Hair loss!!

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OK question for u guys. I am 6 months post op and have been having some hair loss. Not major patches or anything. But everytime I wash my hair or comb my hair there is a noticable amount of hair being lost. I have thin hair to begin with and dont wish to be bald. I get my requirements of protein a day if not more so I know that is not the problem. I have also had blood work done and it is nothing to do with that. Does anyone have any tricks they know of that can reduce the hair loss that doesnt involve increasing the protein. Oh and I also take 2 Biotin vitamins a day too ( hair nail and skin vitamin) I know that hair loss can occur after surgery and rapid weight loss... but this SUCKS... would appreciate any thoughts

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Tracy
On my way to whole new me!!!





Proud member of the April Avengers!!4-7-08

I understand the problem!! I am 4 months out and really losing quite a bit every time I brush my hair, or even run my fingers through it. My surgeon said to take Zinc tablets (in addition to making sure I get the protein intake). He actually has his patients on Zinc from surgery on but I had stopped taking them. I have been back on my Zinc for about 10 days - can't tell yet if it is helping.

Hope we both stop shedding!

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Mary in Las Vegas



Banded: June 5, 2008

I had the same issue and my doctor had me increase by protein intake. I also started taking biotin (b vitamin) and it has been helping alot.

The only thing I have heard of was to increase your protein level. But if you say that you are already getting adequate protein then that's a good question. Let us know if the Zinc someone else mentioned works.

Veronica

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Banded:08/21/2008
First Fill:10/09/08: 2.5ml
Second Fill: 11/17/08 0.5ml

B complex vitamins.
Biotin
Zinc
A minoxidal solution applied topically.
Still losing.....hair and weight
Hope it improves with time.

I get lots of protein more than suggested and I also use Pantene Beautiful Lengths shampoo. The shampoo is supposed to make your hair stronger to grow longer. I am not sure if it helps a lot or not. I do not shed but some of the proceeds of that shampoo goes to cancer patients that don't have any hair. Good luck to you in your journey

I asked my dietician and my surgeon if there was anything to help avoid the hair loss and both of them said no. With rapid weight loss comes hair loss. I have noticed more strands coming out when I brush my hair, but it is not noticeable to others yet.

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Orientation 5/9/08 285 lbs
Banded 8/26/08 255 lbs
11/28/2008 225 lbs
Total lost 60 lbs

Mine is falling out too. I asked the doctor about it today and he said it was not normal, but after reading a lot here, I'm not so sure. I am taking Biotin too, and it is not helping.

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At my support group last week, the general consensus was that it's caused by the shock to your system after such a dramatic lifestyle change.

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RDK





Dr.Marsden 4/9/08

I had the exact thing happen to me. The dr. And the dietician said the same thing to do what you are doing. And i am also a hair dresser this is common. I don't know how long your hair is? But i had to cut about six inches off of mine it was so bad. Since i cut it it's coming in thicker. They said it takes about a year to get back to normal. Good luck lori

I have seriously fine, thin hair. I bought a Leimo about a year ago, and it has really made a difference. I lost a bit post surgery, but thank god I had more there to lose, otherwise I would have ended up almost bald. Its now growing back again, and I'm still using the Leimo every night.
Personally, I don't think protein increase is the answer, but I do think Vitamin B is critical.

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Pre-op weight = 136.6 kgs (no Pre-op Diet)
Banded 7 April 2008
First Fill 21 May 2008
Second Fill 29 July 2008
Third Fill 25 August 2008

What's a Leimo?

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RDK





Dr.Marsden 4/9/08

The same thing is happeing to me; I started to loose it after I had a baby though. I have tried almost everything but it still falls out.

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Banded 08/29/08
Dr. W M Leung
Surrey B.C

I had my surgery at the end of April and started losing hair about 45 days ago. I asked about it at my last appointment. The nurse said that it happens to "everyone," and that it lasts a month or two and then goes away. She suggested biotin.

I'm glad my hair started out thick. No one can tell, but I sure can -- and so can my shower drain!

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Christine

Highest Weight: 297
Surgery Weight: 241
Surgery Date: April 30, 2008
Current Weight: 181



Don't Let Yesterday Use Up Too Much of Today.

I only have one question............

Why can't only the gray hairs fall out????

Been loosing it since month 3......I am trying folic acid...I will let you know how it works.............

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Surgery 6/10/08 by Dr. Jawad Ocala, FL
6 pounds lost on pre-op diet