Question:
losing your hair what to do

   — joanne e. (posted on August 8, 2009)

August 8, 2009
You need to eat more protein and take a nail, hair, skin vitman they really do help.
   — robosmith9034

August 8, 2009
I am dealing with the same thing. I had LB last Nov. and just since June had I noticed my hair falling out. Not just a little bit either, but whole patches. My surgeon told me to take Biotin 5mg/day and to use the female version of Minoxidil 2% twice a day. He said to buy the store brand(Walgreens), which is the exact same indregients as the Brand name but much cheaper. He also cautioned me about not shampooing too often and not use a comb on the spots that are bare and just use my fingers to shape my hair. I also do a scalp massage twice a day, and one hot oil treatment once a week. Already I am seeing improvement and I am very pleased. I was actually thinking of getting a wig!! Seem that this is common in WLS and in support group we discussed this many times. I really does turn around but it's that awful time of having to go to work with patches of baldness shining!
   — BeenThere1

August 8, 2009
My hair has thinned considerably since my RNY 2 June. Start using Store brand Rogaine (Walmart etc) and Biotin has really helped also. Where some of my friends really lost mine has thinned much less and no bald spot here (feel very blessed.) Just remember protein is the internal answer. Good luck
   — karensaporito

August 8, 2009
Hi, had RNY 7/1/08..didnt start to lose hair till 2months later,then I have had 6 EGD's. Took my vitamines and added the extra Biotin daily and my protein with extra aminos and now my hair is great..came back curly! I have always had straight hair..paid for perms! I no longer will need to pay for a perm. Hope it works the same for everyone else!
   — tootsie52

August 9, 2009
everyone is right about the protien but I also am using a product called Nioxan. It is a 3 step shampoo, conditioner and afterproduct which your hairdresser should be able to get you. (not sold in stores but through beauty suppy sells). It really works. It is around $40 but will last about 3 months depending on how often you wash your hair. It really works if you do it regularly. good luck
   — ceecee127

August 9, 2009
Hi! I agree with the other posters. I am 13 months out. I noticed my hair falling out at about the 50 lb mark. I upped my protein levels and added biotin every other day. I noticed the new growth about 3 weeks later. My hair is thinner than before surgery, but I am thinking that peri~menopause may have something to do with it also.So it may have been thinner even without surgery. It is not a problem for me. I am happy with the new me! Best of luck to all! hugs n God Bless, Kim
   — gpcmist

August 11, 2009
Hair loss for me started at 5 months and lasted for 3. It was upsetting. Now it is growing back and is so annoying. I have little short frizzy stuff everywhere. It looks like I never brush it. Working on finding a product to andle the mess as it grows back in. I may just cut it short and deal with it that way. It was thick to start and so the thinning did not show much. Now it is thick again just hard to control.
   — trible

August 13, 2009
I too had experienced hair thinning, 5 months after having RNY. I found a vitamin specifically formulated for building strong healthy hair - Silica Complex. It contains calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, betaine and horsetail extract. Consumption of this supplement almost immediately retarded my hair loss and renewed my dull lifeless hair. I continue taking this supplement daily and will continue taking this supplement throughout my life.
   — classylady00