EXTREME Hair Loss...HELP

I wouldn't normally send out a message like this one but I am having EXTREME hair loss. Last night I sat in the bathroom gripping a fistful of my own hair. I was an absolute wreck. My poor fiancee didn't know what to do or to say to comfort me. I know that some hair loss is normal, but I now have a half dollar sized bald spot on the back of my hair. What can I do? I have been using Nioxin and following the doctor's advise about vitamins, but I just don't know what else to do. Please help. Nicole

Hi! Nicole! Reference your hair loss, we all have lost it from one time to another, I'm 6 months out and still losing it. You are not getting in enough protein and water and your multiple vitamins. If you're still having problems, call your wls physician. My dr. states after a while we will quite losing it; but for now make sure you're getting in enough protein supplements, i.e., protein drinks, bars, etc. Isopure is a good one get it at any GNC store, 48 grams of protein per drink and there are several fruit flavors it comes in. Hope this help! karen

Hi Nicole, I ditto Karen's advice on protein. You MUST increase your protein. I also took Biotin and sucked on Zinc lozenges. I lost a LOT of hair. But, now I am 9 mos out, and my hair is coming back in. When I was sitting in your shoes, protein increase suggestion was made to me, and I took heed. It DEFINITELY helped. I wish you well, I know how devastating it is....sadly it's a part of it. But it DOES come back. Tami