Question:
I'm losing my hair daily! I'm 13 months Post-op.

What do I do to stop it before I go bald!! If protein is needed, what KIND of protein, because I don't want to gain weight. What vitamins do I need to be taking?    — Bambi M. (posted on March 31, 2003)

March 30, 2003
If you have never supplemented with protein, that might be the problem. Although this is a long debate so I can only speak for myself. I do a minimum of 90 grams of predigested blended whey protein (powdered mixed with water -- low carbs, no sugar) a day. I'm almost 2 years out and never had any hair loss (not even during the 3-6 month supposed hair loss period. Anyway, go to www.vitalady.com and order some samples at $2/per. Can't hurt, certainly can help. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

March 30, 2003
In addition to what Kimberley said about protein, what other vitamins are you taking?
   — Leslie F.

March 31, 2003
Have you checked your labs? Thirteen months out seems kind of late to be losing just from surgical shock (in fact, I'd guess there's a deficiency issue for sure at this point), but you should check your labs to find out what's up. If you haven't done so, have your doc check your albumin, protein, iron, calcium, CBC, B-12, thyroid, etc. to see what's up with you. If it's protein, Kimberly's advice is good -- try some protein supplement samples from vitalady.com, or wlssuccess.com, or from somewhere, 'til you find one you like. Also, do you track what you eat? It might be worth keeping track for a week or two, so you can find out just how many grams of protein (and other stuff) you're eating at this point. Fitday.com is a good place to track that, for free.
   — Suzy C.