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lifeofblair

By lifeofblair, in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums

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Commander    12

Commander
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I just bought my first wig.

I had thin hair to begin with, due to poly cystic ovarian disorder, and bypass did me in. I lost so much hair. I have to do this ridiculous comb over thing, and I finally said enough...

I also have thin hair and I'm pretty concerned about Hair loss. My surgery is March 24th, and I started taking Biotin a couple days ago.. I am getting married in October, so I hope I won't be bald by then! The good news(?) is that I have short (bleached) blonde hair. I see many people are saying they're cutting their hair shorter to "hide" their hair loss... So maybe my already short hair will make it less noticeable... Hopefully...

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SkinnyDown    409

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I'm taking Biotin too, but other than a little new peach fuzz, growth which will literally take a year or likely a few more years to grow into anything, I ordered 5 more wigs, just to be safe. I'm actually loving this idea of changing not only hairstyles but colors on a whim. So I am making a negative into a positive on this one. My nails and skin are also taking a beating.

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goplay94123    575

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Has anyone heard if rogaine prophylacticly works?

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Has anyone heard if rogaine prophylacticly works?

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Fat2Phat2016    541

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I just bought my first wig.

I had thin hair to begin with, due to poly cystic ovarian disorder, and bypass did me in. I lost so much hair. I have to do this ridiculous comb over thing, and I finally said enough...

I also have thin hair and I'm pretty concerned about Hair loss. My surgery is March 24th, and I started taking Biotin a couple days ago.. I am getting married in October, so I hope I won't be bald by then! The good news(?) is that I have short (bleached) blonde hair. I see many people are saying they're cutting their hair shorter to "hide" their hair loss... So maybe my already short hair will make it less noticeable... Hopefully...

So I just cut mine off to help with my super thinned crown. It helped in the fact that my hair has more bounce and I can hide it better. But rainy and/or humid days kill me when the bounce is gone and the bald spot shines through.

I am taking a Hair, skin & nail Gummy, a prenatal Vitamin, Biotin gummy and using a Shampoo I found by Oxg with Biotin and collagen. I hope that once my hair starts re-growth all these combinations will help greatly!!!

Good luck to all of us!!!!!

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mngreeneyes    674

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I will be 6 months out next week and have kept my hair really short, in part because I was thinning on the top to begin with (PCOS). In the last couple of weeks I have noticed it is getting noticeably thinner. I haven't had handfuls of hair, but I do get hair in my hand when I wash it. I am looking forward to when it comes back!

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Thecloude1    342

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It truly sucks!! [emoji12]

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BrookeM07    17

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I just bought my first wig.

I had thin hair to begin with, due to poly cystic ovarian disorder, and bypass did me in. I lost so much hair. I have to do this ridiculous comb over thing, and I finally said enough...

So I JUST got the wig a few days ago, and I am trying to get used to it. I'm scared to wear it out, but at the same time excited, it looks good on me. I'm going to trim it a bit, it's a little long. I already have 4 more wigs in a shopping cart, and continue to look. Here's the great thing for me, I love having different colors mixed in with my black hair..pinks, reds, purples,blues etc. I'm finding wigs like that, so that's great. I can finally have platinum blonde hair, without the hassle of trying to bleach it from black to white. Believe me I've done it....it's not easy. This way it's as simple as can be.

Now if I can just get brave that first time and wear my wig out in public. All I need to do is get over that first time out.

I'm taking Biotin too, and I am noticing new growth. There is hope!

I hope you find the right solution for you!

I also have severe PCOS, which has caused severe Hair loss. I use Biotin & Monat Hair Loss system daily, but have a feeling after I have my bypass, I will be next to bald. Do you suggest any specific Wig sites? I really have no issue wearing wigs. The way I look at it is, I get to have a different hairstyle/color whenever I want, and not have to worry about getting up extra early to do it ;) Plus, there could be much worse things to worry about at the end of the day.

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