I was reading one of the threads, and there was a bunch of comments about hair loss.

I have hypothyroidism and my hair is real thin from that. I have not been banded yet. So does anyone know something I can do starting now that will help me keep the hair I have now, before surgery.:paranoid

I started taking hair and nail vitamins a month before getting banded. They didn't help since I lost a lot of hair anyway. However, it was very temporary, and I didn't notice that my actual head of hair got any thinner. It's all back to normal now.

The normal advice on the board is to keep your Protein levels up (60-100g a day, depending on your weight) & to supplement your Biotin (a B vitamin). Some swear that this has helped / turned the tide. Others say it hasn't helped at all & they're still losing hair.

I'm trying it anyway, hoping it will help!

im eating more Protein and still am losing alot of hair

i dont know what else to do:help:

I also have a thinning hair problem and hypothryoidism. I buy Hair, Skin, & Nails Formula from GNC. It has 2500 mcgs of Biotin.

Mary

Just got color yesterday and asked my hair dresser about the Biotin. I am preband and she suggested starting it now b/c according to her, it can take up to 6 mos to build up in your system. Anyone know if this is true or if it's a benefit to start taking it now?

I used to take Biotin for my nails. It does take a while to show up in your fingernails just because they grow so slowly. It would take about 6 months to see the positive changes. I don't believe the same (6mos) would be needed for hair since it is the follicle you are trying to strengthen and not the actual hair. Just my opinon, I was raised in a salon, not trained in one. Lots of luck! If you find something that works, PLEASE let me know...