Irrational Fear?

I am scheduled for surgery November 2nd.  Aside from what are probably the normal pre-surgery fears, I am terrified of losing my hair post op.  Is that irrational?  Is there any thing I can do to prevent it?  Help!?!?!? I would love to have one less thing to worry about!  Thanks, Jen

Hi Jen, I started taking my supplements ahead of time, 5-6 months before. This was a big concern w/ me and although I couldn't tell you today that it will work, only 1 week out, my nut said it likely should.  I took : Biotin 5000mg B-12 2 x a day zinc 30 mg multi vit + iron Best wishes ~ Christina Oh and I also ate extra protein :~)

I hear alot of members post about taking Biotin.  Where can you get this product?

Biotin is sold in liquid form or the pill/cap form. It can be purchased anywhere vitamins are sold.  I think the pill/cap form is easier to find. It think I got mine at Safeway or Giant??

Hey Jen It is most important to make sure you get your Vitamins and get your PROTEIN in.  I hear that is the key, cause I love my hair and would die if I started to lose it. Hugs Kristen

Hi Jen, Loss of hair is a part of this surgery. Keeping your nutrition up is a good way to lessen the effect on your hair. Some lose a lot while some lose just a little. One aspect of the hair loss that you can't control is it is a result of the ansthesia you had during surgery also. Biotin is available in most stores that sell viamins.  Personally, I think the hair loss is well worth the opportunity to have a new life. I will be a year out on Friday 10/12. I feel fantastic!

When do you lose your hair normally. I am 2 1/2 months out and I havent noticed yet. Will it be alot of hair?