Hair loss, evidence with picture and me bitching...

[dreamscometrue 262]

I knew this was inevitable... The infamous Hair loss. I just thought I would document this with a lovely picture to show those who haven't hit the 3-4 month mark yet what to expect (more than likely). Now, I have somewhat thick hair, but it is quite disturbing how much comes out each time I brush and/or wash it! Ugh! Not to mention, all day long, I'm constantly picking hair off of my clothes. So annoying. I just need to walk around with a lint roller attached to my hip! Yesterday, while I was washing my hair, my fingers were COVERED with hair coming out. Then, this picture is what come out of my perfectly clean brush as I was blow drying it. Yikes! Okay, my rant is over.

[Mikee57 699]

hey dreamscometrue...what type of procedure did you have? so sorry to hear you are losing your hair...have you spoken yet to your provider? I hope you get past this phase and your hair starts growing back in...hang in there sweetie...I sending you some well deserved prayers!!!

[Teachamy 1,042]

I am convinced we are all going to be the HOTTEST bald women around. Look out Sinead O'Connor. You're a hasbeen.

[dreamscometrue 262]

hey dreamscometrue...what type of procedure did you have? so sorry to hear you are losing your hair...have you spoken yet to your provider? I hope you get past this phase and your hair starts growing back in...hang in there sweetie...I sending you some well deserved prayers!!!

Hey there! I was sleeved almost 4 months ago. From everything I've read, it doesn't matter what the procedure was but more of a side effect after having gone through anesthesia. I've been taking my Biotin like a good girl and ... Well... No help! Ha! Luckily, I have a good amount of hair so I should be fine, it's just more annoying than anything!

[CrissyRing77 232]

Same here girl! It's so scary having it fall out in clumps in the shower and brush! Even if we knew to expect it! I've decided to save mine and spread it on my Hostas as the deer ate every bite last year and when I read what to do it said human hair and I was like "ok wtf do I do pull my hair out!?" Now I don't have to Silver linings and all that

[BigGirlPanties 957]

@CrissyRing77 actually that's an excellent point...if you're a gardener, the hair will help your roses (the Protein breaks down in the soil) to bloom better...so yeah, take that clump of hair and PLANT IT!!!! Excellent recycling tip!

[dreamscometrue 262]

Same here girl! It's so scary having it fall out in clumps in the shower and brush! Even if we knew to expect it! I've decided to save mine and spread it on my Hostas as the deer ate every bite last year and when I read what to do it said human hair and I was like "ok wtf do I do pull my hair out!?" Now I don't have to Silver linings and all that

OMG that is GENIUS!!! I'm totally stealing this and starting to save my hair for my landscaping! Thanks girl!

[Teachamy 1,042]

I am jinxing myself by saying this, but so far, I don't notice much change. I have fine hair, and it tends to fall out pretty readily anyway. It also breaks off pretty readily too. I have taken to washing it every other day and conditioning it well, as I chose this inopportune time to try to grow it out. Maybe washing it less frequently helps?

[Miss Mac 6,262]

I know it's coming my way. I am at 3 1/2 months out from the sleeve and getting anxious about the impending hair loss. Thanks for you tip to place the hair in the garden somewhere. I will try it. Talking about gardens and such....there are tulips and hyacinths pushing their way up in the flower beds. Seeing the flowers cheered me up this morning.

[BigGirlPanties 957]

I am with you all... I love my flowers, and now that I have lost weight, I am more mobile and can dig in the soil again ...BIG NSV... I got my first bloom on my Joseph Coat rose yesterday...so pretty... the tulips were planted late, but they are still popping, so far... can't wait for everything to start blooming as this is a NEW garden in our new house... the previous owners didn't have one bush/shrub/plant in the yard ... not so anymore :)

[dreamscometrue 262]

I am jinxing myself by saying this, but so far, I don't notice much change. I have fine hair, and it tends to fall out pretty readily anyway. It also breaks off pretty readily too. I have taken to washing it every other day and conditioning it well, as I chose this inopportune time to try to grow it out. Maybe washing it less frequently helps?

Haha, I don't think I can wash my hair any less… I typically go about 4 days without washing my hair because it takes that long for it to get remotely greasy. Yes, I bathe, just in the tub. My husband makes fun of me on the days I wash my hair and he always says, "Oh, what's the special occasion?! Is today a holiday that I forgot about?" Smart ass… ha!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I am jinxing myself by saying this, but so far, I don't notice much change. I have fine hair, and it tends to fall out pretty readily anyway. It also breaks off pretty readily too. I have taken to washing it every other day and conditioning it well, as I chose this inopportune time to try to grow it out. Maybe washing it less frequently helps?

I also have very fine thin hair and always have a brushfull anyway. I have not had a haircut in 7 months. I trim my bangs and twist my hair up. It is shoulder length. When I heard about Hair loss I figured I just would see what happens. I have about six wigs from halloween days if there is a big problem, and the birds need the leftover hair for their nests everyone.

[CrissyRing77 232]

Haha well then it's a double whammy bc I had read the human hair will keep the deer away from eating your plants bc they smell it! So perfect we can all have hairy plants keeping the hair close to home at least I do miss my thick hair I have at least lost 60% but last year I had lost 20lbs pretty quickly and I lost some hair for 6 mos dispute gaining it back, it did stop and started to regrow but now with surgery I've just lost a ton more! I go back and forth between keeping it this length (just past shoulders) or getting a stacked bob, at least with it longer I can out it up! What is everyone's plan if it gets super super thin?

[mi75 1,235]

keep breathing and know that it will likely grow back...I truly am at peace with losing my hair if I look smokin'!! i'll just cut it VERY short and spike it a bit and hope that I look so healthy and thin that nobody bothers looking at my hair! lol...

[seattleslew 36]

Ya'll are hysterical. I have so many mental images in my head with hair munching deer and gardens with fluffy tufts.

Seriously? As long as it doesn't keep falling out, I think I can live with some 'thinning' while I'm thinning. My green thumb husband will be thrilled.