Question:
IS THERE A SUPPLEMENT TO TAKE TO HELP WITH THE HAIR LOSS?

   — JOANNA S. (posted on August 8, 2000)

August 8, 2000
My doctor recommended zinc and beta carotene. I started this about ten days ago and I already see a difference in the amount falling out. The last 2 days I have had minimal amount coming out. I am 4 months post op may have slowed on it's on a little, thought I would be bald (lol) by 6 months. I read the Q&A database catergories and others recommended the same vitamins. Good Luck
   — ann A.

August 8, 2000
My doctor suggested that I get B-12 shots weekly. I started getting them in January and it has helped tremendously. It also helps with extra energy. I have been told that I will have to have them for the rest of my life. Good Luck!!! Linda F. Victorville, CA [email protected]
   — Linda F.

August 8, 2000
Hi. I'm not sure of the exact name of the supplement I take but it is made by Sundown and I usually purchase it at Wal-mart. Besides this and my regular multi-vitamin, I also take extra zinc and B-complex and I use Nioxin shampoo exclusively. (Nioxin can be purchased from your hairdresser...I've used it for about 5 years) I have extremely fine hair and not alot of it so I was also concerned about hair loss after my wls. I make sure I get in the recommended daily amounts of protein and occasionally get an extra shot of b-12 from my pcp. I'm (VERY) happy to say that I've not noticed any additional hair loss since my surgery. Good luck, cj
   — cj T.

August 8, 2000
I'm 4.5 months postop and haven't had any hair loss yet. I started taking the two chewable children's vitamins recommended by my surgeon the day I came home from the hospital along with biotin twice a day and 1/2 tablet of zinc 50 mg twice a day (I split it in half because it bothered my stomach a bit). I also made sure I took in at least 65 mg of protein a day (that was the amount recommended to me by the dietician) starting the day I came home from the hospital. I added extra scoops of protein supplement to my liquids, used non-fat dry milk and evaporated milk to add more protein (this was also recommended by the dietician). You have to get enough protein every single day. I also added a B-complex vitamin after my 6 week check (dietician again). You might want to check the data base to find other suggestions.
   — Kellie L.

June 8, 2001
I have been concerned about hair loss, and I've found some products that work. There's two brands I like. Paul Mitchell and Rogaine combined to make a professional strength line, and there's another great product called Power Plus Hair Loss Prevention. I can get these products to anybody for the following prices: Paul Mitchell/Rogaine Professional Strength 5% for men. $27.95 Paul Mitchell/Rogaine Strength 2% for women. $21.95 Both are one month supplies. Power Plus Hair Loss Prevention Energy nutrient supplement N-1 or C-1 $24.95 Vitalizing Shampoo...24.95 (34 oz.) Stimulating Conditioner $24.95 (34 oz.) Root Booster $20.95 (34 oz.) Email me: [email protected] Thanks, Peter
   — Peter S.