Monica's hair loss journey

I went to the hair dressers this morning. She examined my head, hair, and scalp and proclaimed that yes I have lost lots of hair, but new hair is coming on in all over. Hurrah. I took Nancy Gal's advice from one of her postings and got my hair cut about 6 weeks ago. So much hair was coming out each day, that I thougth a much shorter cut would releave the pressure on the hair folicles. That did work. My hair is short and layered, curly and fun. I have enjoyed its length and style for the last 6 weeks. Today we cleaned it up and revived it a little shorter. My hair dresser Lynn said that there is much new growth and I should be stop worrying about the loss. I explained to her that I do not wa**** every day. I do not bru**** either, just style it with my fingers. She suggested that I massage my scalp once a week to promote folicle growth. I also told her that I am giving myself an olive oil creme hair mask each week. This adds such mositure to my gray,coarse hair. Lovely. So I had to share my good news and let others know that there is life after hair loss from the WLS. WE are all wonderful. Happy women, Monica 12/06/04 330/268/1?? See you all in New Jersey......we will have such fun.

I am so happy for you. When I went to my doctor, he said that the reason it falling out is, the body goes through a chance. The new hair is growing in and that is why the hair starts to fall out. I can not wait for my thick hair comes back... I see a little of it coming back... I AM SO HAPPY for you... Brenda

Hello Monica Thank you for telling your story about the hair loss journey because my hair started to fall out in March which upset me very much so I went to the hair salon and had my hair cut and receive a couple of conditioning treatment. I am happy to know that I am not alone. P.S. I also drink my protein shakes and take a zinc tablet once a day. Respectfully, Kellie P. 12/27/04 289/229

That's wonderful news. I'm not going to worry about the hair falling out of my head as I know it will grow back Donna 338/232 -106

Hi Monica-- I hope my hair loss slows soon. I haven't seen new hairs yet, but they're comin'. Its been going on about 3 weeks. I had a big clump fall out this weekend, but I'm not going to worry too much. I have cut the front and will have the back shortened. That's what wigs are made for. At least they are more natural.

Can't wait for mine to slow down. I have thick hair so I guess its ok. I have noticed that there are lots of baby hair.. but then this morning some of them where falling out..... YIKES!!!! But I will say that its all worth it! Jane -84 lbs