Hair Loss

When will the hair loss stop?!!! I'm four months since the VBG and I've more than doubled the amount of hair I lose when I wash and comb it. It's not noticeable in the back, but on top it is. If I knew it was going to quit falling out soon, I wouldn't worry, but this is really freaking me out!! I've always watched my protein and now the doctor suggested taking 3-6 gelatine capsules daily. I've been doing that for several weeks and it's still falling out. HELP!!!

Hi, Lenore: I'm 6-1/2 months out and my hair is not coming out in clumps in the shower anymore! Yay! Luckily, I had a lot to lose, but one does wonder. I think you're on the down-hill side of things. Actually, my hair stopped coming out in clumps about 1-1/2 months ago. So, hang in there, Kiddo! Good luck to you!! Mary

I have hear it stops at 6 mo. then will grow back .I am 13 weeks and it is falling out too allyson

Hi Lenore... Has you hair loss slowed down any?? When my hair was falling out I stopped washing it as often. Seemed like after I would wa**** the sink/tub would be full of hair. I started brushing baby powder in my hair inbetween washings ~~ wasn't ideal... but it worked. Then one day it just stopped falling out. According to Dr. Rupp it happens sometimes after major surgery regardless or weightloss. Today you can't even tell that it fell out. Hope everything else is going well for you! The weather is warmer today (rainy but warmer) and for that I am thankful as I am now a FREEZE BABY!! I have even taken to wearing socks (haven't done that in 15 years!) Have a GREAT day! Best Regards Sharon -120#

I took 9 mos before my hair stopped shedding. My doc told me I should have been taking 65 grams of protein a day. It has stopped now, thank God but for one while I thought I was going to have to wear a wig.