Hi! I'm 5 months post surgery and I'm losing literally around 1000+ hairs per day. I can now see my scalp through my hair and I'm sure I'm only a few weeks away from needing a wig. My Protein intake is high (approx. 95 grams per day) and I have been taking Biotin 2X per day for the past 4 months. My doctor wants me to use Rogaine, but as a woman, I'm a little nervous about side effects. Anyone have any suggestions? I'd be very grateful for any help.

Count each lost hair as a victory along your journey. If you feel you need a wig, get one for now. Forget the rogaine. Your hair WILL grow back! It's a reaction to anesthesia and rapid weight loss and it just is what it is. If you're getting your Protein or not, it's going to happen. You will be beautiful with a new hairstyle for now!!

Hi! I'm 5 months post surgery and I'm losing literally around 1000+ hairs per day. I can now see my scalp through my hair and I'm sure I'm only a few weeks away from needing a wig. My Protein intake is high (approx. 95 grams per day) and I have been taking Biotin 2X per day for the past 4 months. My doctor wants me to use Rogaine, but as a woman, I'm a little nervous about side effects. Anyone have any suggestions? I'd be very grateful for any help.

Hang in there. It may get worse before it gets better but it WILL get better! I lost lots of hair between 4 and 9 mos, then it began to regrow. My hair is thickening once again (I'm 15 months post op). I kind of like my new shorter length - I started keeping it short because it helped disguise the fact that it was so thin! Short hair never looked good when I was huge but I like it now! :-)