HELP WITH HAIRLOSS???

Hi Everyone,
            I am in the six month, pre surgery stage.
Everything is going well.

Today, I am concerned more than usual about my hair loss.
About a year ago my pcp said that my hair was probably thinning due to stress...  and today both my daughter and husband commented that my hair is looking thinner than usual.

So I feel that I will be double whammed after the surgery. (when it comes to hair loss.)

Is there anything I can do now to reduce or stop this problem? I appreciate any advice. Thank you
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Rapid weight loss will cause hair loss.  It WILL stop and the hair usually comes back.  You can do a B Complex- which has everything you need.  Or- you can do Bitoin- some people claim it works.  GNC and such carries a Hair, skin and nails supplement that is basically a B-complex.  Some people say it is great.  I am losing a lot, but I started with a ton also.  I am going to pick up some extra B just to see if it helps.  For me, surgery in general always caused hair loss and since I had 2 major surgeries in 7 weeks time I am just waiting it out.  

I don't know what to tell ya about pre surgery wise and hair loss... but stress can cause it... talk to your PCP again and see what he says... there is some shampoos that have worked for some... I know Ulta carries it... it was designed for cancer patients... it starts with an N... forget it's name... it didn't work for me... but it might work for you... and if it doesn't they will let you return it but a certain %age has to be left in the bottle...

it's Nioxin.  I have been taking biotin and using Nioxin for about 2 months now.I also have been taking a b-complex since the beginning.   I think it's slowing down.  My hairdresser said nothing came out in her hands when I went for a cut and color on Thursday, but when I washed it today, I got a bunch again. 

Thank you for your opinions and advice.

I know that my health is most important, and hair loss is trivial, BUT... I just wish I could help the process a little bit. lol!!

I'll try some of the remedies and talk to my pcp more thoroughly about it.
 
Thanks again...

Hi Susie,

I am still pre-surgery but have been going to group support sessions.  My doctor and the support group told me that some people will have temporary hair loss between 7 and 10 months after surgery that will last for about 4 months.

My doctor put me on 5000 mcg of biotin about 2 months ago.  I am scheduled for surgery in 10 days so I am helping the biotin might help.

I also have been taking propecia which is another hair growth pill for men.  You might want to supplement biotin with Roganie for Women for a few months.

Good luck, it should be temporary, so don't add additional stress on yourself.

geoff

YOU state you are in pre surgery stage.....

I know that my hair thinned when my thyroid meds were out of whack (pre surgery) and when I was under alot of stress.     Doyou have thyroid issues?  Have you been tested recently?

Are you on any other meds that might have side effect of hair loss?

Are you eating enough protein?  Taking vitamins?  

Check with your PCP and your nutritionist to see if they can suggest some supplements for pre surgery.

My blood testing came out good.  No thyroid problems.

I'll ask my pcp about side effects of hair loss, with the medicines that I am on currently.

I need to know how much protien to be taking now.

I'll check with the nutritionist also about supplements I can take before surgery.

Thanks again for the advice... Susie

Hi, The only thing I found that really helped me is LPS. I get it from a nursing home where I work but there is a web address on the bottle. www.ndlabs.com.  It isn't the best tastin stuff but it really worked for me. It specifically says for use after bariatric surgery. It is sugar free and has no carbs. Good luck.

Tracey

That sounds interesting. never heard of it, but I'll research it.. Thank you