Ok... So I have lost a great deal of hair despite my best effects getting in 80g+ of protein, biotin, and vitamin daily... just wondering for those that did lose hair- When did you notice stubble from hair regrowth and /or did the hair grow back at all??? I'm getting by with clip in for now but want to know if my hair will began to grow back soon or at all... My hair loss began at about 4 months out and it's not slowing down... I understood this was a possibility, still happy with my progress just wondering if the hair grows back?????

Hi. I just had the sleeve surgery on Dec. 30th, but I suffered the same hair Loss problem when I had the band in 2002. A friend and hairdresser told me about Nioxin. It is the bionutrient protectives treatment. (used for chemically enhanced hair and scalp treatment for early stages of thin looking hair). This stuff boosted my hair growth and I am already using it as a proactive treatment for this time. I purchased it on the internet. It is a liquid that you pump onto your scalp right after you shampoo. I even do it on days that I don't shampoo my hair.

Worked for me : )

Hi. I just had the sleeve surgery on Dec. 30th, but I suffered the same hair Loss problem when I had the band in 2002. A friend and hairdresser told me about Nioxin. It is the bionutrient protectives treatment. (used for chemically enhanced hair and scalp treatment for early stages of thin looking hair). This stuff boosted my hair growth and I am already using it as a proactive treatment for this time. I purchased it on the internet. It is a liquid that you pump onto your scalp right after you shampoo. I even do it on days that I don't shampoo my hair. Worked for me : )

thanks I use the heat protection spray and love it ... but I hate the smell... but i works really well ... I'll give it a try ...

Is anyone else using it and, is it working for you post-op ?????

I didn't think that I would care about the hair loss, but I did, big time. I lost about 1/2 my hair during that stage... it started about 3 or 4 months after the surgery and went on for months.

My hair has definitely started to grow back. When I saw my stylist in August (I really stretch out visits, LOL) she said I had little baby 1-inch hair all over my head. I figure pretty soon I'm going to look like a giant chia pet.

I've just been using it for two weeks, but I haven't lost hair yet. It did help last time, and FYI there is no smell to it. I plan on ordering another bottle so I can start doubling up soon.

Cutie:

Have you been relaxing your hair? I havent relaxed mine since before surgery in October because I am SO scared of it falling out. I have been using Biotin, & so far I havent lost much, but I am just now getting to the time where most people start to see the hair loss.

Cutie:

Have you been relaxing your hair? I havent relaxed mine since before surgery in October because I am SO scared of it falling out. I have been using Biotin, & so far I havent lost much, but I am just now getting to the time where most people start to see the hair loss.

YES I do Relax my hair. I just relaxed it right before new years ... prior to that it had been 3 months since a relaxer... I have lost half of my hair at this point and doing my best to try and make sure I don't lose anymore but still losing ... what can I say about the relaxer : ( a good bit came out when I relaxed it... and I don't relax BONE STRAIGHT. The sad part of it all is I have finally learned how to care for my hair and it was and still is very long and healthy looking for a African American woman I have 12" inches on my head before when it was FULL I would get tons of compliments on it ...people would ask or assume it was a weave... ONLY Relax it if it is absolutely necessary... I'm going to try another 3 month stretch in hopes that I will have new growth soon...

I've just been using it for two weeks, but I haven't lost hair yet. It did help last time, and FYI there is no smell to it. I plan on ordering another bottle so I can start doubling up soon.

What exactly do you use? Is it the shampoo or a serum?

I too would like to do preventative care!

Thanks!

Found combination Biotin, Ovation cell therapy and Rogaine working well hair returning ending month 6

Just bumping this back to the top. I hoping to get more feed back... Experts please chime in ....

I do not take anything for hair loss, never have, however my hair is growing back quite well now. I did not really notice how much it was growing back in until I went and got highlights done a few days ago and as she lifted each section I saw 1-2 inches of regrowth.

My hair loss had begun at 2 months post op and finally started to settle down some a few weeks ago and I am 10 1/2 months post op now. I have lost more than half my hair volume, thankfully it was super thick to begin with so the thinning has not been noticable to others unless they saw the bajillion hair strands constantly stuck to my shirt ha

THere really is no telling how long it will go on or how much hair will be lost and really nothing that can be done to prevent it either. People suggest Biotin to help with the regrowth but it will not prevent the hair from falling out. Like I mentioned though I do not take anything but my hair is growing back in just fine.

I use the root booster, the shampoo and the conditiner. All are stage 1. I got them from Ulta and actually lucked out because they had some on mark down because Nioxin changed their bottles. I also use a scalp therapy. I was told by my doctor that protien intake didnt matter with your hair. I don't know if this is true, but I am also taking Biotin daily. The shampoo and scalp conditioner are working out well for my hair. I was afraid it would not have enough conditioner in it, but it works.

What exactly do you use? Is it the shampoo or a serum?

I too would like to do preventative care!

Thanks!

I am in month 7 now. It is still coming out. Looks really weird when it is wet. Not noticible yet. I don't take anything. I don't see any regrowth yet. I don't really care too much, but having to clean up all the hair everyday is getting to be a chore. I have to color it again and I don't want to. The last time soooooo much came out. I do see a lot of people posting the 10th month mark as when they noticed it coming back. Everyone is different. Try not to stress.

I did everything under the sun to keep my hair from falling out and the hair keeps just falling out. Nioxin, biotin, etc. I was told by my doctor that it was really a hormonal thing and there wasn't much I could do to prevent it. He also told me it doesn't really happen to men. But since I was so upset I started trying evverything. My advice, save your money. It is going to fall out no matter what. I am 6 months out and I am not losing as much hair as I once was. So, I think it is growing back. I have thin hair to begin with, so I really noticed the hair loss. My hairdresser was great at giving me a new hairstyle and teaching me how to style it to mask the hair loss. That was worth the money. The shampoos, vitamins, etc. were just a massive waste of money. Good luck. I just keep thinking it will grow back soon.

Now I am worried. I am just at my three month mark and am down about 60lbs. I am always checking to see if it comes out in clumps. I have natural black hair..no relaxers or anything. I started taking biotin before my surgery and take it daily now. It looks like my hair has actually gotten alot thicker and grows really fast but I am still scared. I dont comb my hair and i use conditioner and hairfood everyday. I had lost all the hair on the right side of my hair previously and I really dont want to go through that again. This is the only part about this that really scares me. I may get that nioxin shampoo..IDK. I heard it doesnt happen so maybe I'll be blessed and be on of the exceptions.

I take Biotin daily, make sure I get my protein and I'm losing some at 4.5 months post-op. I was super proactive, though and already bought a wig that looks like my natural hair cut/color (maybe I should say normal instead of natural since I've been coloring my hair for years). I found a wig place that was going out of business before Christmas and splurged.