Question:
I am 51/2 months out, I've been losing hair for 7 weeks, how long will this last?

   — Rose B. (posted on March 11, 2003)

March 11, 2003
Rose, I guess you are one of the unlucky ones like me! I lost my hair, and I mean in clumps for about 2 months. No matter how much protein I ate, still fell out. Now for the past month is comes out a little, a tiny more than usual in the brush, but nothing near what it used to. I guess overall 2-3 months. It is different for everyone, but haveyou noticed hair growing back yet? I started noticing little baby hairs around the front of my face, and a few weeks later the loss stopped, and now its growing back slowly. Goodluck to you!
   — Lezlie Y.

March 11, 2003
my hair began to come out (noticeably) around month 3. It lasted about three months. I am now almost 7 months post op and havenoticed that less is coming out and some new is growing in. I did cut my hair very short during this time (twiggy short- remember her?). I love it and may keep it this short. I don't have to bother with blow drying it or styling! And, it always looks grat. I have gotten so many compliments, that I don't even worry anymore about it falling out! I noticed that in the first three months my finger nails grew so long. Then they began to get thin and tear about the same time my hair began to fall out. Now, my finger nails are getting stronger, so I believe this is also an indication that my hair loss is slowing, too. I do take calcium citrate (Citrical) tablets, and I don't ever seem to have trouble getting all the protein. I have no problems with foods at all. Good luck and hang in there. It goes quickly and you are loosing weight while loosing hair... *smile*
   — cmlattig

March 11, 2003
I'm 10 month,s postop now and my hair loss has stopped. It started 2 1/2 month, and stopped at 7 month's.I think each individual reacts differently to hair loss no matter what shampoos or additional pills they may take. Just make sure you drink lots of water and get your proteins. Your hair loss will stop in due time.
   — charanewme

March 12, 2003
hi i started to loose hair after 3 mos they put me on vitamins for hair and nails. if you have a gnc store neer you go there and get there gnc vitamins for hair and nails it works wonderfully take care and good luck
   — ROSEMARY A.