I am still pre-op, but you post-op folks have been a HUGE help to me...i have PCOS so my hair has suffered, but I really love my hair and really don't want to lose it. I know it's a small price to pay, but I guess I want to know this:

1. is hairloss inevitable?

2. does increasing Protein and Vitamins help at all?

3. Does it REALLY grow back?

i appreciate your honesty. thanks!

I was sleeved 8/21. Have always taken my Vitamins & Biotin, drank my Water, Protein shakes, & eaten lots of protein. My hair started falling out at about 8 weeks and is now falling out in handfuls. Its actually a real pain in the a**. Hair is everywhere. I got it cut in layers and blowdry to add 'fluff'. It's thin but not ugly. I plan to wear scarves or cute hats this winter if my scalp starts to show. And yes, it grows back.

Honestly, if this is the price I have to pay to be healthy, I don't mind. I've had family and friends lose hair from Chemo. Compared to that, this is a walk in the park. Try to embrace your hair loss as shedding your layers. :-)

My hair also fell out. Increased my protein intake, started taking Biotin supplements (5000mg), switched to a Sulfate free shampoo. Once I noticed the hair loss tapering and I had to get my roots dyed, I asked my stylist to use an ammonia free dye. And Yes, it does grow back.

My hair also fell out. Increased my Protein intake, started taking Biotin supplements (5000mg), switched to a Sulfate free shampoo. Once I noticed the hair loss tapering and I had to get my roots dyed, I asked my stylist to use an ammonia free dye. And Yes, it does grow back.

Thank goodness, I was loosing hair prior to my surgery due to my blood pressure medicine. So I went and got my hair cut really low and I wear wigs during the day and let my hair breath at night. Waiting for it to grow back now. I'm officially at 3 weeks today

Hi Nursemom I have PCOS too. I am 11 days post op. My hair was a big concern although the Water, Protein and vitmins help I think it cannot be avoided. I have never heard of anyone going bald just from month 3 to moth 6 you lose a lot of hair. Starts to grow back somewhere around month 7 or 8 have not reached that stage yet. I heard at that time it is good to wash your hair every day.

With PCOS I have tried everything! Including going to a specilist for 2 years and Metformin, betya shots etc...Am keeping my fingers crossed this works have heard they have great sucess with PCOS patients.

Good Luck

JUlie

I was sleeved 7-2 and am still losing hair when I pull on it. I takes a fair amount of natural supplements, but none of tem are specifically for hair loss. My protein counts are very high on a daily basis. To me, it is not too big a deal to lose some hair. I have cut it shorter this last week. I asked the hair dresser if she thought it was a good thickness. She said it was average which is a change from always having super thick hair. My wife says she notices it is thinner. Still not a huge concern because it will grow back soon enough.

I was sleeved 8/21. Have always taken my Vitamins & biotin' date=' drank my Water, Protein shakes, & eaten lots of protein. My hair started falling out at about 8 weeks and is now falling out in handfuls. Its actually a real pain in the a**. Hair is everywhere. I got it cut in layers and blowdry to add 'fluff'. It's thin but not ugly. I plan to wear scarves or cute hats this winter if my scalp starts to show. And yes, it grows back.

Honestly, if this is the price I have to pay to be healthy, I don't mind. I've had family and friends lose hair from Chemo. Compared to that, this is a walk in the park. Try to embrace your hair loss as shedding your layers. :-)[/quote']

You bet is is everywhere, especially on my iPad screen!

I'll keep this short. Hairloss is inevitable. The only thing you can help is the hair that doesn't fall out and prevent total loss.