SEVERE HAIRLOSS..help!!??

"Good Afternoon!" It has been a while since I have posted but on the 23rd, I will be 6 mths post-op. Am down 101 lbs.. however, I have been losing my hair in huge globs since before June! It has only gotten worse over these months and I am seriously concerned about losing it all, if it continues the way it is now. I do not even have to comb it for it to fall out..just touch my head. I have been taking my multi vitamins, tums,b-12, extra biotin and zinc..and still see no improvement. If ANYONE has any suggestions I would be so very greatful! Thank You! God Bless! Dawn Kingston, Tn

Dawn, My nutritionist Angie suggested to take Flax-Seed Oil to help with hairloss... She works with Premier Surgical in Maryville & she is awesome!!! She knows her stuff! Hope it helps! ~Rita

Rita, Thank You so much for your suggestion..I will definitely try it as I am getting desperate. Do you know how much and how often to take it? Do you mix it into something or take it straight? Thank You again!! Dawn

Hi Dawn, honey it's been way too long. That's exciting about the pound loss, but sorry about the hair loss. I can sypathize with you there. I'm losing mine real bad, used to take close to an hour in a towel before I could blow dry as it was so thick now it takes less then 10 minutes. Being a diabetic with bone marrow disease is taking it's toll on my hair. Mom said to just get Rogaine. Like that's going to help when she's nearly bald from being a diabetic. Dr. Colquitt's partner Dr. Ray says that it will grow back within 3 months. I'm not overly crazy about Zinc. My ex took it and he's nearly bald now. Instead of helping him, he lost it more. I've seen women who were bald on top when I have attended the support groups, the last time I was there the same were getting their hair back. This is all apart of having the surgery. It starts at 3 months out thru the 6th month, then it will start coming back in. Be patient my friend, it will start growing back in. I would say in about a month new hair should start growing back in. I love you, and happy for you, Kathy

Thank You Kathy. I hope you are right about it coming back in soon cuz it is pretty intense, won't even stay in a barrette anymore. It sure has been a long time! It has taken me quite some time to begin feeling back to myself but it is happening more each day. How have you been doing? What is the last word about your surgery? I feel out of the loop since I haven't been on here much. Let me know how you are ok..send me an email. Love you too. God Bless! Dawn

OMGOSH! Congrats hon! Sorry I've not been around much ~ But sounds like your doing fantastic. About the hair ~ Sorry to say, but that is just part of the process of this surgery. If it doesn't stop, you really need to get in more protein. The more the better. Hope things get better for you. -katie

OMGOSH! Congrats hon! Sorry I've not been around much ~ But sounds like your doing fantastic. About the hair ~ Sorry to say, but that is just part of the process of this surgery. If it doesn't stop, you really need to get in more protein. The more the better. Hope things get better for you. -katie

Hey thats a great weight loss! My surgery was april- 5/ 05 and I've lost 55lbs + another 6lbs before surgery. Mine is going slow. r u exercising a lot? That is my down fall. I have been so tired just now yesterday started getting some energy.. The past two months I have just drug around.. Well the hair loss ha**** me too and I don't have a lot to lose its been losing for the last month and half. I have bee taken zinc and there are no bald spots yet, just lots of thinning. I am just curious and wondering why my weight loss is not what I think it should be, could you let me know your daily intake and exercising program.. thanks Edna

Hello edna, I would be glad to answer you but I need a few days ok.. I just came in last night from having to have my gallbladder removed and hurts to sit here for long..but I wanted you to know I read your message and I will get back to you asap ok. Just know I think your wtloss is great..it comes off at diff paces for everyone..keep your chin up and it will come off for you. Excersise is important..even if just walking a bit each day.. have a good nite and ill get back to you soon. Dawn Thank You to you too Katie..good to hear from you..how have you been doing??

I had gastric bypass on new year's eve 2003. felt weak for about 8 weeks until started solid foods. lost almost all of my hair. but after about 2 months it started growing like wildfire and it grew back curly! Just keep doing everything doctor tells you and you will be fine. Only trouble I've had is severe leg pain in my thighs. Anybody know solution to that? it mostly hurts at night. Thanks. I just moved to Swee****er, TN 4 months ago.