Hair Loss like crazyyyy!
WLS on 02/01/07 ,lost 51 LB , BMI 35, eating proteins ,taking vitamins, Vit D more as they found I am a little low on Vit D , doing almost ( almost mean cant find a way to drink all 64 liquid oz per day but I do try my best) no dumping , no sugars, no overeating , everything by the book , do work out ( cardio frst and some very mild lifting to tone my musscle) but the HAIR LOSS is something is hard for me to deal with. UGHHH!, everytime I wash my hair I want to die. I do take 1000 mlg of Biotin and now I bought Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner, 
, anyone having the same problem ? Hair recovered? Thanks for answering
, anyone having the same problem ? Hair recovered? Thanks for answering 
I too lost a great deal of hair after surgery and mine started around the three month mark. Take heart dear one, it will stop and most report it does grow back. At the six month mark my hair just quit falling out and started growing back. And guess what it grew back curly-- I have never had curly hair!
Red
Are you taking 50mg with your Biotin? It helps your body absorb the Biotin more fully. Also increase your pure Protein intake. And just increase your zero calorie fluids a little more each day. Eventually reaching the 64 ounces but try to further aim to 128 (2 Gallons) a day. If you grow tired of plain water, try the WalMart brands of Crystal Light Flavorings.
We'll be here waiting to help you at ObesityHelp. Mike
I'm an OH Support Leader in Clearwater, FL.
at the LoCarb Connection store in Largo Mall.
My nutritionist recommended Biotin & Zinc to help prevent hair loss. Also, how much protein are you getting? You may need to up your protein some. I don't regularly supplement with protein shakes (my surgeon doesn't like them) but I do it after surgeries b/c anesthesia & the trama of any surgery can also cause hair loss (not just low protein). By doing that I've had some hair loss but not too much & it did come back (I've had 7 surgeries since my RNY 1/25/06 - plastics, knee & shoulder & 1 more coming up this summer)
Vickie J.
Me too! My hair is waist length and I think it's my best feature ( or rather was). I am trying not to have a full scale freak out over it. I told people in my life that it would probably happen and I have gained some humor about it here. I saw someone here talk about it growing back and looking like a chia pet. Ch ch ch chia! I think that combo has helped me deal with it. I think it is worth the few months of my hair not looking so great to have this opportunity to be healthier.
I am not taking the biotin and zinc, but perhaps will look for it. I have tried a hair thickening serum that you put on clean damp hair and it did make my scalp a little less visible. It's called THICKER FULLER HAIR (instantly thick- thickening serum) and it comes in a 4oz green bottle. My friend also told me about "big and sexy" hair products. I am trying "Fat Hair" shampoo and conditioner.
Is Biotin a vitamin? Do you buy it at Wal-mart or someother place like that? Does it come with zinc in it, I wonder.
Me and my thinner body and thinner hair are in this with you!
Elizabeth 
I can totally relate. Well I could right after my surgery. I had finally had enough of combing the hair out of the bathroom rug, and giving the vacuum a haircut at about 5 months out and I cut all my hair off. Oh man, oh man. I will never do that again. It does grow back. It does suck!!!! but it seems to be part of the journey for most people. I wish you luck in finding a way to get it to stop. Wish I had known about the biotin and zinc.
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