Hair Loss??

When does the hair lost stop, or at least slow down?  I'm 8 months out and my hair is still falling out by the handful.  My pony tail used to be the size of a quarter, now it's the size of a dime...I don't want to go bald!!

Hi Breyes1961,

Sigh this is different for everyone and some don't even lose any hair.  Some say Biotin supps helped, others used Nioxin products.  The next time you see your surgeon ask them about your hair loss. Once you reach goal your body can take up to a year to adjust. Also, check  your blood levels the next time you have blood workup. Hang in there and congrats on your surgery....

You should be at the tail end of telogen effluvium now.

Mine lasted about 8 months but it was never in HUGE amounts. It is thickening now. make sure you are getting all the protein you need. 

I think I am an exception, but I had significant hair loss for 18 months.  I monitored all my labs and maintained my protein intake but the problem persisted for that long. I tried everything will little improvement.  I have regrown a lot of my hair over time but it is definately thinner than pre-DS.  Even 4 years out if I slack off on my prtein intake it starts falling out. :(

Also make sure you are using a more natural shampoo. Panteine is horrible and will make your hair fall out. Talk to a Stylist they will sell you something natural without butane in it and warn you away from certain products that help with hair loss. 

Echoing the below. I take about 10mcg of biotin daily in addition to what's in my multivitamin. Doctor said once rapid weight loss ceases I should see it come back slowly. He said a slow in rapid weight loss is about 4-5 pounds per month. Until then keep taking the biotin, and I too use the Nioxin products. You can get them at Ulta.

Thanks everyone for your comments!