Question:
GNC product "Hair, Nails & Skin"

Has anyone tried this product and how are the results...I am 3 months post-op an so far no hair loss..I am trying to keep it that way...    — Lesa P. (posted on December 13, 2001)

December 13, 2001
I personally swear by GNCs Hair and Nail vitamins. I started losing hair early at about 2.5 months post-op. I immediately started taking these vitamins and a few months later I started seeing baby hair growth. My hair is now growing back in nicely. It may have done it anyways, but I think they helped! They are big green pills though and smell like rabbit food. *grin* So...if you have problems swallowing big pills just be aware! Best wishes!
   — kylakae

December 13, 2001
Hi, at 3 months post op I started losing hair by the handfulls! I started to take two kinds of pills, Biotin (which I bought at GNC) and Zinc. I had heard that the combination was supposed to help, and after taking the two together for a month, my hair started to grow back. I am now 6 & 1/2 months post op and I still take them.I still see new growth all the time and my hair looks great. I am so glad I was able to stop that hair loss in it's tracks!
   — Vicki K.

December 13, 2001
I am really worried about this because I already have a lot of hair loss on top. I don't know if it's a heredity thing, or from all the medications I take, vitamin deficiency, or what. I think I'll get some of those GNC hair vitamins. My surgery is scheduled for December 27. I'll do fine with a big pill for now, but will I be able to digest and absorb it after surgery?
   — N M.

December 14, 2001
Hi. I had open RNY on Oct. 2. I've lost 65 lbs and have had no hair loss yet. The doctor told me it was still early for me. He also told me to start eating salads with a tablespoon of safflower oil three times a week--that it is supposed to prevent the hair loss by giving you those fatty acids. So I mix vinegar and a table spoon of safflower oil and made a small salad. I don't know if it works yet, but I am hoping. Good luck!
   — Jennifer H.