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Monkey Butt for sure.

I went shorter and it helped a little. Some days I'm alarmed at the amount of hair that comes out when I shower. Then, like a good denier of the truth, I quickly stop thinking about it!!!!!

My hairstylist says she can see new growth and I can see some up front, but OMG, I'm still losing.

My hair lost started right at month 2...I'm at 3 months now. I hope it stops soon.

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Have any of you colored your hair during the Hair loss phase? Curious if it makes the loss worse?

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Leave it to Rev to start another "hot topic" thread...!

I started losing in clumps a few months out... everything has settled now, and I did get a much needed trimming (about 5 inches) because of everything that was happening... but like most, I don't regret my decision just because of some hair loss :) ... it is growing back and all is good

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This is terrifying! I'm 3.5 months post op, only lose the occasional hair but now I'm freaking out! Best start buying me some hats!

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Really my choice in life is thin thighs or thin hair and deflated boobs.. no fair! :rolleyes:

No No, I am fighting for my hair, I went through this before with the lapband and I am trying my best to save this lioness hair. I started taking Biotin 10,000 and Linum B6 (Flax seed and Omega3) when i started the revision process in July.

My hair dresser says she has never seen anyone with so much Hair growth and crazy baby hair too! Now here is the surprising thing I use it is called Clear Shampoo it is sufate free and i love it. Yes i have spent way Way to much money on all the expensive brands before, tried Nixiom too- hated it for me. Love the K pack conditioner too and Macadamia oil, gotta replenish. So I am praying this time my hair will stay more then last time.

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My long hair is coming out in clumps, its all over my shoulders- started falling out all of a sudden a lil over a week ago- its terrible! Had sugery 11/5, ts now 2/17- hope it stops soon.

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My long hair is coming out in clumps, its all over my shoulders- started falling out all of a sudden a lil over a week ago- its terrible! Had sugery 11/5, ts now 2/17- hope it stops soon.

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I used everything they recommended for preventing Hair loss. Happened anyway. Still have a bit of a bald spot, to tell you the truth, LOL! I wore a LOT of ponytails and hats. When it started growing back in I chopped it off so it would all be even. It's coming in really thick and full, so don't despair - it will grow back! It's a pain, but well worth it in many ways considering the trade-off.

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When did you notice the loss slowing down?

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I used everything they recommended for preventing hair loss. Happened anyway. Still have a bit of a bald spot, to tell you the truth, LOL! I wore a LOT of ponytails and hats. When it started growing back in I chopped it off so it would all be even. It's coming in really thick and full, so don't despair - it will grow back! It's a pain, but well worth it in many ways considering the trade-off.

From your mouth to God's ears!!!!!!!! LOL

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I am almost 9 months out from surgery and my hair loss has finally resumed a normal loss (just a few hairs on the brush in the morning). I have a lot of new Hair growth that is about 3 inches long so I am hopeful the regrowth will replace the loss. My pony tail is thinner than my 5 year old granddaughters and I don't have enough to put up in a bun anymore.

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Have any of you colored your hair during the Hair loss phase? Curious if it makes the loss worse?

I have done it a few times and felt it helped my hair feel thicker. But no adverse effects...

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Have any of you colored your hair during the Hair loss phase? Curious if it makes the loss worse?

Oops double post

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Have any of you colored your hair during the Hair loss phase? Curious if it makes the loss worse?

Yeah I have mine colored every month ( full tint ) I am 4mths out and had it done 3 weeks after surgery. Yes my hair is falling out and yes it's dry but I think it would still be like that regardless of having it colored due to the surgery. I have thin (diameter) hair but lots of it. So hoping it doesn't get to bad before it decides to stop. I have an asymmetric bob so longer at the front and shorter at the back. I'm hoping I can keep this style without it being so obvious that I'm losing my hair.

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