Hair loss

SueBee01
on 6/24/12 3:17 am - Orange Park, FL
Lap Band on 01/30/12
So, when will my hair quit falling out in handfuls? I am thankful that my hair is curly so it is not as noticeable but I am hoping. It stops before I lose it all!
 Sue

            
Bette B.
on 6/24/12 4:06 am
 My suggestion? Add one protein shake a day for a week, to boost your levels.

    

Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.

SueBee01
on 6/24/12 4:29 am - Orange Park, FL
Lap Band on 01/30/12
You think I need more then 60 g of protein? I certainly don't mind trying!
 Sue

            
Bette B.
on 6/24/12 4:37 am
 (shrugs) I only had one incident of hair loss (other than shaving my head! ) and that took care of it. You can also try a biotin hair-nails vitamin supplement. And, if all else fails, as your doc to run a blood test to check your levels of everything.

    

Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.

SueBee01
on 6/24/12 4:47 am - Orange Park, FL
Lap Band on 01/30/12
I take Biotin and have my blood work done every couple months. Even before I had surgery, I felt like I loss a lot of hair every time I washed it, but it is definitely twice the normal these days.

I don't have any bald patches or anything, just notice it is thinner.

I am going to try boosting my protein a little more and see what happens.

Thanks!
 Sue

            
Bette B.
on 6/24/12 5:52 am
 Any hormonal issues?

I admit that it sounds like you have covered all your bases. Have you talked to your PCP?

    

Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.

SueBee01
on 6/24/12 9:51 am - Orange Park, FL
Lap Band on 01/30/12
I had a hysterectomy 8 years ago. I haven't talked to my PCP, so I will. Thanks!
 Sue

            
marymcd54
on 6/24/12 6:06 am, edited 6/23/12 6:08 pm - Warwick, RI
SueBee1,
You can also try Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. My hair was falling out too and used Biotin but I really believe it hampered my weight loss. (Any thing I take effects my weight)
Nioxin can be ordered on line or some select stores.
My hair seems and looks healthy now, oh I should add I lost a large amount of hair after losing 75 pounds with WW about 12 years ago I had to have injections. Between the Biotin and the Nioxin my hair is doing good.
Marylmcd
    
looking4hope
on 6/24/12 9:24 am
I am one year post op and my hair is still falling out. I went from a very thick head of hair to a VERY VERY thin head of hair:(
Highest 317 6/1 start pre-op diet312 6/15 2 days before surgery303 6/22 5 days post-op296  6/28 11 days post-op  290 7/5 18 days post-op 288 8/19 10 weeks post-op 278 9/10 274 11/6 268 2/18 257 3/26 249 5/14 237
                         
SueBee01
on 6/24/12 9:53 am - Orange Park, FL
Lap Band on 01/30/12
Thank you all for the feedback!
 Sue

            
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