:cry I have an appointment this week to get a shorter hair cut. I have always had pretty long thick hair and it is so thin now that you can see my scalp every where. So I am going to get more highlights put in and get it cut short. I hope this sort of hides my scalp a little. I am so sad because I loved my hair when it was nice and thick. It has been really hard seeing it go. The loss has deffinitly slowed down so I am hoping hair will start growing back soon and I can have long hair again. I hope my husband is suppotive of my new hair style. He has always liked my hair and it will be a big change for both of us. I know it sounds really silly but hair is very important to people. At least I think it is. Thanks for listening to me whine.

Why are you loosing your hair? Does it have to do with band surgery? If it does you may not be getting enough protein. That is what I have heard from my support group. Try boosting your protein.

hair really is important! Mine is still falling out too, and I can see the round "horizon" of my scalp through my hair across the top of my head, starting at the hairline. I keep trying to ignore it, hoping that what everyone says is true - it will stop falling out and it will grow back.

I went and had some golden highlights put in last Saturday, and it does help draw away the attention to the thinning - I think. I hope you like your new haircut. I suggest you don't go with anything too extreme. You can always have it cut shorter but there's not a lot you can do when you're standing in front of the bathroom mirror crying over what you preceive as a disaster when it's been cut too short.

I had mine layered up the front and blunt cut so it looks thicker. I also part it more to the side to cover the.. oh dear! It's a combover!! LOL! Anyway.. The layers really do help with thin hair. Here is the cut I got...

Yep, that's Rachel! Isn't she a doll? While I was disappointed that I didn't come out looking like her, but my hair looks better! Best wishes for a happy outcome for you!!

I am getting all my protien and taking my vitamins. I also take Biotin. I have heard from my Dr that it is because in the beginning I lost 50 pounds in 2 months. I guess when you lose weight that fast it shocks your system. It has deffinitly slowed down now. And hey at least I can fit in a movie theater seat now. I have to keep looking at all the awesome things since my surgery that I can do. I am even thinking about going to Wet N Wild next month. I have lived in Florida all my life and have never been. I cant wait.

Thanks Photo Nut. I really like that cut. It's more layered I think. I have bangs but I think it would look ok with that. So dont you think if I take that picture in they could make me look just like her. LOL That would be nice wouldnt it. Thanks again.

Oy, my hair is strings now and it used to be nice and thick.. gosh I wish it would stop falling out because you can see my scalp badly now.... I know exactly how you feel, I am heart broken. Here we go thru all this to look and feel better and poof! its just not fare.

I'm out 8 months and its still coming out in wads every day... when the heck does it stop? when I'm freakin bald?

I hope you like your new hair style to... good luck.

Hey JJB....

I was banded in January like yourself and I live in Florida : - )

When I moved down here last July I cut my hair short due to the heat and always going swimming.... I am so loosing hair and I went even shorter. that and layers make it look better..... I love it short. It is so much easier when excersising.. swimming and the hair loss.

Good luck with the new dew..........

Thanks Photo Nut. I really like that cut. It's more layered I think. I have bangs but I think it would look ok with that. So dont you think if I take that picture in they could make me look just like her. LOL That would be nice wouldnt it. Thanks again.

I have bangs too.. Love the cut

Want some more pics of that cut?

Sure. I am so glad that I wrote this today because I already feel better knowing that I am not an odd ball. I hate that it happens to anybody but its nice to hear that its normal.

Here ya go. If you want to save them you can. Right click and select Save Picture As.

Sure. I am so glad that I wrote this today because I already feel better knowing that I am not an odd ball. I hate that it happens to anybody but its nice to hear that its normal.

Yup, and you and I were banded in Jan so I think this is pretty typical at about 5 or 6 months. So think pretty when you get your hair done! Dont be thinking utilitarian!

Hi JJB,

You are right - hair IS important to our looks.

Its one of the first things people notice about us!

Im not sure HOW short you're wanting to go, but Im a BIG fan of short hair AND highlights... especially this summer. I naturally have fine/thin hair, so Im honest enough with myself in needing to work with what I have!

With that being said, I B]love[/b] the shorter styles out right now.

Oh, and dont worry about your man. Not sure why, but ALL men LOVE long hair... ??? He'll adjust!

Here is a pic of My short and highlighted 'do'. I took this shot in the mind set of not liking something about it... regardless, I overcame my dislike and re-did something similear! (Im crazy!) If I get the opportunity Ill take a recent shot of my new cut and color.

Anyway - GO FOR IT and have fun!!!! Whatever cut/style you chose just remember, it hair! It'll grow back. :biggrin1:

Paula, you are SO darling!

Just remember shorter hair makes you look younger. After the hair cut go to a make up counter and let them redo your make up.

Just look at Paula...she looks hot...well if she didn't have that expression of What in the Hell did they do to my hair. he hehe I remember when she orginally posted that pictures. I think it still looks good. You guys will be hot mammas.

I love that cut. But my face is still to big and round to go that length. I sort of a charlie brown thing going on with the shape of my head. Your highlights are so pretty. I am staring to get excited about my appointment. It isnt untill Thursday. I will try and have my husband take before and after pictures to send. We just have to figure out how to do it. I know how to e-mail them but not put them on here. I will work on it though. Thanks for the pictures.

My face has never looked good with short hair - IMO.

I have quite the double chin (neck... thing) and short hair just makes my face look bigger. Some heavy women retain thin faces and look much better in shorter hair. I wish I were one of them!