HELP WITH THE HAIR LOSS....

I AM ON THE VERGE OF TEARS. I AM SO HAPPY WITH MY WEIGHT LOSS (ALMOST DOWN 65 LBS) BUT MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT LIKE THERE IS NO TOMORROW. WHAT CAN I DO TO STOP THIS? I AM GOING OUT TO BUY ZINC AND SILICA COMPLEX OR ANYTHING THAT CAN HELP. THIS HAS GOT TO END SOON. I DONT KNOW HOW MUCH MORE OF THIS I CAN TAKE. THERE ARE GOBS IN THE SHOWER AND THEN WHEN I BRUSH MY HAIR - I HAVE TO CLEAN IT OUT LIKE THREE TIMES BEFORE MY HAIR IS EVEN FINISHED. SOMEONE HELP. I DONT WANT TO GO BALD BEFORE I AM 40. JB 189 THIS MORNING JUST ABOUT A SIZE 12

I'm losing hair as well. My carpet and bathroom are covered with it. I was told during my pre-op meetings that no one has gone bald yet. That it does start growing back in about three months, thicker than before. - Torrey (281/224/140)

I know what you mean. Mine is real long, and was getting real stringy and pathetic looking. However, I decided to try a trim - and it's actually helped. I had 3 inches cut off and got some bangs cut (I've had one length hair for YEARS) and not only does it look MUCH fuller, the loss has slowed down. I don't know that the cut actually helped the loss, it may just be weird timing. But I do see a big difference by taking some of the weight off, it really is much fuller and looks SO much healthier! I take Biotin (2 a day) and get in lots of protein, but that never seemed to help. I think we just have to let it run it's course. I don't think you'll go bald, but I certainly understand how it looks like you might. I was sure I would too!

I finally gave up and got a trim too...I am STILL losing LOTS of hair, but with the trim, it somehow seems better. I too have always gotten all my protein in, take biotin, use Nexxium, everything I thought we are supposed to do. Nothing helps. But the trim has made it livable. Hang in there, I truly believe the problem will correct itself. Gina

I've had thinning hair for the past few years, but these last 2 weeks it's gotten worse and I'm suspecting it's because of being 4 months out from surgery, etc. About a month ago, I got my hair cut short. And I have noticed that with this cut, the loss is less noticable and it looks fuller. Plus, with it shorter, I don't have to do a poof job that would accentuate the thinning spots. I've tried lots of products in anticipation of this and nothing seems to work. I've resigned myself to this "phase" and, if I go bald, I'll wear it like a badge of honor for all the hardwork I've put into my WLS. Everyone who's been through WLS says it will grow back. I'd rather be thinner and bald than obese and dying.

hello my weight loss sisters!! I too have resigned myself to the phase of "losing my hair". It is so very heartbreaking. I use Nioxin, take biotin, pray and nothing has stopped it. Based on your advice, I think I may need to get a trim. It is gross though, in the shower, on the brush and don't even ask me how many hairs I have to pick off of my wool winter coat. It is crazy!

I am in the same boat. My hair.... LOOKS HORRIBLE... ITS JUST FALLING out like crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. I cry every day about it.... It really makes me feel unattrative. Please, if anyone can help- something has helped you- please guide us. Not to mention my entire body looks like a wreck. My arms are drooppy ( I never had arm issues till this month, ever- they werent even that big before......My thighs would scare someone, even on halloween...my boobs look down, my tummy looks like a bomb map......I just feel UGLY and gross all over. Now that my hair is falling out, I feel like a total freak. Ok that felt good to whine.

i, too, had a rough day yesterday. at the last minute - i decided we should go out for new years eve and i went to the mall in macon. after hours of searching for the right top to wear - i left the mall practically in tears. too small for a 1x and too big for an extra large in the "other girls department". i just decided we would just stay home. my friend was with me and she was like - look at how far you have come - and yes, i know, but when i STILL cant find anything "sexy" to wear - i get very frustrated. i, too, feel like a freak. i called my hairdresser - who would know better - right?? and she suggested a cut. she said it would help it appear less noticable. i may give that a try. she also suggested upping my protien and taking hair and nail pills. i guess i could have bought some prenatal vitamins.... anywho - i am taking those now and i guess we will see what happens. its such a shame to have come this far and then STILL look like a wreck. my arms - girl - lets not EVEN go there, my inner thighs - can we cut the light out PLEASE??!! and my belly - well - i just gave up on it. now i have not been exercising so i intend on starting that and maybe that will help. breaking my bad eating habits has been hard enough and now you want me to quit being lazy, too??? wow - looking back at 2005 - i guess i have done alot of changing - but still have a ways to go. one thing i have to mention - i met my father in new york for christmas (how beautiful and if you have never been - GO!) and when i got off the plane (my dad hadnt seen me in like 2 years i think) i walked right up to my dad and he was looking all around me. i said DAD - and he almost fainted. he said - i didnt even recognise you..... now that made me feel terrific - of course, so did my present from tiffanys on 5th avenue!!! happy new year all! jb doesnt wanna be a freak show anymore....

Yup! I make it to NYC every year ( I think I might have a pic on my profile of the famous "holiday tree" lol..... What did you get from Tiffanys?? Tell Tell! I got a ring for xmas there this year.... Its so pretty! I know what you feel though, I never thought that I would feel sad about my body after loosing 75 lbs... I thought I would be thrilled...and I feel just as ugly as before. I am right with you with clothes.... I am 2 small for LaneBryant, but then the regular stores... lots of the styles I like.. just dont fall right. NYC and Co. is becomig a favorite, fast. I cant wait till the day that people dont regonise me.. I cant wait! Kuddos to you girl, we will make it. Are you going to the Atlanta meet n greet next weekend?

i got the silver mesh ring and then i was at dillards - trying to use up a gift card i got for christmas (the one is macon is terrible compared to the one in atlantic station - where are any others?) and i found a bracelet that matched perfectly!!! and it went over my hand! that was a thrill in itself! i will have to try nyc and co. always just past right by there.... i am usually in macys and i really need to branch out - but when i do - i get disappointed. dang - when is it all going to work out??? i was thinking about going - but i dont talk alot on the other board. actually, i havent been on here alot anyways. do you think they would mind if i came? riverdale isnt too far from here. i could swing it. are you going? what size are you in now? i was in a 20 at my highest and an 18 before surgery. my 14's are getting loose now. i cant believe the next time i shop - i will be looking for 12's. i cant remember EVER being a size 12. jb 188 this morning!