Ok, guys I am worried about the hair loss I am experienceing. I was sleeved September 10, 2012, a little over 4 months out. I am on levothyroxine due to a thryroidectomy 2 years ago and have been on levothyroxine for about 8 years prior to that surgery. I also understand that hair loss is a side effect of levothyroxine. I never noticed much hair loss until recently and I would like to know if there is any sleever out there who has thyroid issues and has been thru this experience? My blood work done 3 months out showed I was low on iron and vitamin b12 so I am making sure to take all vitamins recommended by my surgeon. I take Biotin as well. Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated.!

I was sleeved 2/12. I know its early for hairloss, but at one point I was getting sunspots from the medication and once I swiched brands the spots stopped.

My nutritionist told me if you arent getting enough protein hair my fall out. Just something else to consider...

I take 10mg of silica daily.

What is silica?

My nutritionist told me if you arent getting enough Protein hair my fall out. Just something else to consider...

This didn't work for me. I make protein a priority. My hair is falling out by the handfulls.

My nutritionist told me if you arent getting enough protein hair my fall out. Just something else to consider...

I had pretty much gottin most of my protein in and I still lost 33% of my hair.... The good news is, it grows back. I take biotin and silica and my hair is growing like weeds..... Love it....

I had pretty much gottin most of my Protein in and I still lost 33% of my hair.... The good news is' date=' it grows back. I take Biotin and silica and my hair is growing like weeds..... Love it.... [/quote']

Where do u get the silica??

highest weight 224#<br />sx weight 212# (11/20/12)<br />current weight 180#(2/8)

I looked it up on Amazon - I take something called 'horsetail'

Hello everyone hope all is well my question is wht can I use or take to keep my hair from falling out any suggestions will help

I was sleeved on 9.20.12. I take the following daily: omega 3 180 mg &120 DHA,beta carotene, msm 1000mg up to 3 daily, flax oil 1200 mg up to 6 daily, multivitamin & biotin 5000 mg 2 daily. I also get a b12 shot mthly. I'm attaching a pic of how thankful I am to have kept my hair healthy during my journey.

I was sleeved on 9.20.12. I take the following daily: Omega 3 180 mg &120 DHA' date='beta carotene, msm 1000mg up to 3 daily, flax oil 1200 mg up to 6 daily, multivitamin & Biotin 5000 mg 2 daily. I also get a b12 shot mthly. I'm attaching a pic of how thankful I am to have kept my hair healthy during my journey.[/quote']

This pic was taken on this past Sat.

Your hair is absolutely beautiful!

I was sleeved on 9.20.12. I take the following daily: Omega 3 180 mg &120 DHA' date='beta carotene, msm 1000mg up to 3 daily, flax oil 1200 mg up to 6 daily, multivitamin & Biotin 5000 mg 2 daily. I also get a b12 shot mthly. I'm attaching a pic of how thankful I am to have kept my hair healthy during my journey.[/quote']

Hey lady! My hair is a big concern for me too! My hair is like yours now! So you said beta carotene but didnt list how much. Also the biotin is that 5000 mg or MCG? I can not find anything larger then 5000mcg and that is only 5 mg total. Big I'd like to take the larger doses before anything! If at all possible could you let me know if the bottle says mg or MCG? You rock!

5000 mcg, beta carotene 25000 IU & I forgot to mention I take vitamin D 5000 IU.

5000 mcg' date=' beta carotene 25000 IU & I forgot to mention I take Vitamin D 5000 IU.[/quote']

You rock! Thanks for the reply! I wanted to make sure cause I'm very worried about my hair! what does the beta carotene do? Also have you hear of silica? I've hear people are using that too? I'm on Vitamin D

My hair didn't start falling out at all til 6 months post op...

I kept up with all vitamins and proteins.

The hair loss is from the anesthesia.

Good thing is it grows back.

Just sucks for a while!!