Hair loss ........................

Ok... You seasoned veterns... My hair is FALLING THE HECK OUT. What worked for you, where you noticed a difference??? I cant loose my hair... its the only pretty thing I have darnit! I know.. I need to drink protien.. blah blah........ TELL me how you kept your hair- or stopped it from falling out! Thank you so so so so much! Michelle Down -65 lbs! with 59 to goal.

Michelle I know where you are coming from i have a handful almost every morning I brush my hair. I have tried to up my protein but it continues to fall out i find hair strands all over my clothes. I only hope it stops soon. But if you hear of anything good and if you try it please pass it on to me..Best of luck..Beth

Hi Beth! I hope it stops soon as well... I will tell you this, it is making me be VERY accountable to never miss my protien, or vitamins!

Hey Michelle, I am right there with you!! My hair is the one thing that I actually like about me! I make sure to get my protein just for that reason. I take biotin and zinc in addition to all the other vitamins we have to take, but I am still sheadding, so I have cut back to washiing my hair once a week and switched to another hairstyle so I don't have to really bru**** just pick it. I think it's just something we have to deal with, but I'll take any advice too. HUGS~ Rachel

Thats a good idea.... not washing it as much.... maybe I will try that..because it really is sad how much comes out in the shower and the after shower brush.... I am also due for highlights... I have some roots from he@#................. I bet that will make all my hair fall out.... Best of luck to you Rachel

Hey surgery sis! Be extra-good about getting in your vitamins, and yeah, hit the protein hard. Plus, I have been using Nioxin products (shampoo, conditioner and a special treatment). You can find it at the beauty supply places. I don't have much hair, so I started the Nioxin a month or so BEFORE surgery, and so far, so good. Dammit, I want to hold on to what I have! Good luck & keep me posted! Carolyn D

Hey girl! How are you bari buddy? I tried calling you a couple of times....and then life got crazy busy...anyways you have been in my thoughts! I might try that shampoo.. I just want to hear that it works first......! I need to go to Sally today..so I will try it out! How is everything going? Have you made it to the gym? I havent been the best about that.... anyways talk to you later- Michelle

There are MANY MANY reasons you're loosing you hair - and not it's not JUST protein that you need. You need to make sure you're taking your vitamins and that you're consuming all your protien - but you need to realize it happens to 99% of WLS paitents for two additional reasons. Probably more - but here are two really big ones..... 1)Rapid weight loss with severe malnutrition (Yes people - even with the vitamins and protein our bodies are going through serious malnutrition.) 2)Anesthesi *** I don't know many of us that didn't have anesthesia when we had our surgery. The amount they give us is based upon our weight and length of time that we are under - the more you weighed at surgery the more you got.....the more likely to have your hair fall out!) *Keep this in mind for any other surgeries you have down the road as well...gall bladder, plastic surgeries etc. HAIR WILL GROW BACK!!! (he he - had to give some god news!) My hair grows slower now than it did pre-op - but it DOES grow back! The hair loss usually starts around your 3rd or 4th months out and lasts anywhere from the 6th month till a year. (more or less!) I hope this gave some of you some insight! (And hope where necessary!) Dee Dee

Dee- Thanks for the informative post. I am taking vista vitamins, and then another biotin once a day.... Is that enough? I am also talking optimum protien supplements- 23 grams per serving, 2 times a day... I dont think I can do 3 without dying.... lol I hope it does grow back............I need hope- This has upset me MUCH more than not being able to eat the foods I used to lust after ....

Het, Girl!!! wanted to just throw 2 things: First, Be happy that you at least have something to loose. It WILL grow back. If I were to start loosing mine-I'd turn into a "bodie" in no time... jst don't have much to loose , really.. And, second---65 lb lost...WOWZEE.....Impressive...I need to take a crush course from you. I know it's not a competition, but you , sure, are a Winner.... I hope you get the "hairy issue" under control soon, babe... Best wishes, hugs, Rita