CannonRoar

MsMocie I can relate to a T right down to cutting my own hair in a similar state of mind last month...It’s seriously distressing to lose so much hair so fast and seemingly no end in sight, I broke down and bought a “hairpiece” wig, which was crazy expensive for a small amount of human hair...My hair loss happened about 4-5 months post opp. I have a lot of baby hair which is encouraging I am using the Keranique Shampoo and Conditioner right now but not any of the hair growth chemicals as I’m hoping I won’t ever need it...the Keranique shampoo and conditioner is blah in my opinion it smells too pharmaceutical and I really don’t have an opinion yet on whether it works or not, I bought some hair gummies too as I’m obviously lacking vitamins because my nails are weak and brittle too which wasn’t a problem before either...so in a span of a few months I’ve become preoccupied with manicures and hair just to maintain an acceptable level of self esteem...sigh....I also turn 40 next week as if I need my $#!! to go to heck now, not to mention my complexion is wack...never had acne, always use good products and suddenly I’ve had breakouts...but life is weird for us all right now isn’t it?? Take care

I had surgery at the beg of September and the last few months have been awful with the amount of hair I’ve lost...thankfully (I guess) I had very thick hair to begin with but it is so thinned out it’s very depressing...that’s the truth for me not sugar coated...but it’s going to be different for everyone and you can’t predict what will happen...I haven’t heard of anyone losing so much they have bald patches or anything but I suppose there must be extreme cases as there are minimal cases as well...my question is whether or not I will ever have my till thick head of hair ever again...that is what would interest me is what happens a year or two down the road and whether it’s temporary or permanent..?

Yeah wow! You’re even getting it done before me! Good luck!

I just experienced a similar set back because of someone’s lack of attention on getting my paperwork in...I went through the months of appointments and had my endoscopy and was told I’d be having surgery mid June early July at the latest...long story short that didn’t happen and I felt very discouraged but I am happy to say that next week is my pre op and Sept 3rd is my scheduled surgery date...keep your chin up, it will happen, it’s just beyond anxious feeling when the ball is in their court and your waiting and counting on several other hands to complete your paperwork and it’s hard not knowing and not having control...good luck!