Hair Loss and it growing back! HELP

[ButterflyRainbow 1]

I knew I would have some Hair loss but I was not prepared for how much I have very long hair and it used to be very thick now just long, I was wondering if I cut it will it grow back as long as it is now, my Dr. says the thickness will come back but maybe not as much as before but I am wondering about the length I have always had long hair......I cut it short once but did not like it and it took what seemed forever to grow back so now I am afraid that it won't grow back at all,any advice will help thank you all very much I have learned so much in the few weeks that I have joined this support group.

[LML8789 52]

I guarantee its not as noticeable to others as it is to you. Mine came back and It's full and as healthy as it was before. You'll be able to wear it as long as you want!--Lisa

[Djmohr 6,965]

@@ButterflyRainbow

The hair loss issue is a shock that is hard to prepare yourself for. I started losing mine immediately (with 8 weeks post op). I started losing what I thought to be a lot. Then at 4 months my hair started coming out to the point where it scared the heck out of me.

I am now 10 months post op and yes, it Is still coming out however it is not as bad as it was a month ago.

I was lucky enough to start with a very thick head of course hair. I have lost 3/4 of it. At 6 months I cut it in a short bob. It looked much better than before. I have been taking Biotin since the beginning and have lots and lots of new growth.

Here is the thing, I am 52 years old and of course very grey but I have my hair tinted each month. My Hair growth is still what it was before. I can tell because the roots grow about 1/2 inch every 4 weeks. I call it the skunk look. LOL. My hair has not stopped growing.

Your hair will continue to grow long, it will just shed and new hair will come in. Obviously when your hair is longer it is more noticeable, especially to you! The only people who have noticed is my husband and stylist.

Try not to woody about it growing back if you cut it short. It will.

[ButterflyRainbow 1]

Thank you guys I feel better about cutting it shorter to help it look healthier, I know I notice it more than others and prepared for it but the girls in my family do also because I had the most hair and now I have the least.

I am taking Biotin and I think it is helping but I hate to wash it and see how much comes out I never want to wash it again..but I know that's gross.

Anyways it is great to know that the length will grow back as well as the hair.< /p>