Where is my hair going?????

It's coming out by the handful now! Luckily my hair is really thick, but it's not going to be thick much longer if I keep this up!!! How long does this phase last and is there anything I can do to stop it??? It needs coloring BAD, but I'm afraid to do it because I dont want to lose any more than I already am... Rebecca

Rebecca!!!! Say it isn't so!!! I was hoping it would still be a while before we started with the hair thing. you're the first and we'll all go there eventually..!! I already have thinning hair!! Did you eat all your protein???

I have thin fine hair to begin with but since surgery i shed worse than my dog my doctor says its from not enough protein and stress

I am using a shampoo and conditioner with Nioxin...they say it really works. I am 2 months post op now and have been using it since I had surgery and I haven't had any thinning of my hair. I got the shampoo from my beautician. It was expensive..like $25 for shampoo and conditioner but if it saves my hair it's worth it.

I use biotin by Nexxus and the Keraphix protein condition to help and I take 5000 mg of biotin a day. That's in addition to my prenatal vitamins prescribed by my doctor. Thus far I've not had any shedding (thank God). But I heard it usually starts around the 3rd to 6th month and lasts for about 3 or more months. I have talked to several WLS patients and they didn't loose any hair. I pray I'm blessed enough to be like that. Good luck! This too shall pass!!!!!!!! Keke

I am right there with ya Rebecca. My hair has been coming out by the handfuls for the past week!!!! Hugs Mary

Not handfuls, but I'm finding it everywhere. Shower drain, back of toliet, kitchen counters, EWWWW! I'm definitely shedding. Kathy

Man, I thought it was just me. I'm sooo glad to know that I haven't done anything wrong. I am upping my protein though. I'm going to start getting it ALL EVERYDAY. And I'm going to the pharmacy today to get Biotin. I don't have enough hair to lose.