Question:
I am 5 months out of band surgery..My hair is thinning really bad.

Any suggestions/comments?    — rhammgag (posted on November 29, 2007)

November 29, 2007
Any surgery is a shock to the body, and hair loss is a possiblity--according to my RNY surgeon. He recommends a daily Biotin supplement--more than 100% . There are several brands out there. There is a mediated shampoo also, but it's not very cheap. I think it may be Nizorole or a similar name. My surgeon stated that people that use the shampoo, use it initially every day--once some improvement is noted it's used every other day, and when vastly improved once or twice weekly. This is due to the cost of the shampoo. My surgeon also recommends starting a Biotin supplement for those with major fear of hair loss, as a preventative measure.
   — Dave Chambers

November 29, 2007
You have to eat more protien. It will grow back. Mine did.
   — Carlyn M.

November 29, 2007
There is a shampoo and conditioner for thinning hair it's called Nioxin. It is a little pricey but I use it along with taking a Biotin everyday....hope this helps :)
   — seanna

November 29, 2007
eat more protein -- no pills or vitamins will 'make' your hair grow back -- hair is made out of protein in the body -- good luck
   — RCassety

November 30, 2007
Protien is the answer for sure. I used Nioxin shampoo....started it before I had my surgery and it help a little.....protien is the only answer that will help it to stop falling out. It did mine, I finally found a wonder protien powder and I still drink it today and I am a year and a half out. I know I do not eat enough to get the protien I need, so I drink it in a shake. GNC has some great protien that you wont even mind drinking....my favorites are the orange cream and banana cream. They have several others to choose from. So good luck, do the protien and you will see a difference.
   — Babbles

December 3, 2007
I take 10,000 mg of BIOTIN each day. It helps a lot. I purchase it at Walgreens. They run it on sale (Buy one/Get one) almost every month, and a bottle lasts a month, and only costs $10.
   — vkmays

December 3, 2007
I take 10,000 mg of BIOTIN each day. It helps a lot. I purchase it at Walgreens. They run it on sale (Buy one/Get one) almost every month, and a bottle lasts a month, and only costs $10. I also take a prenatal vitamin each day. My doctor also recommends that I drink plenty of water, becuase once deyhygrated, hair can thin as well.
   — vkmays