Hello I am about 10 weeks out and for the last two weeks I have been losing a lot more hair than usually. I this the hair loss caused by surgery but so soon after only about 8 weeks? Does this mean it will stop sooner or be worse further out? I am taking my Vitamins and Biotin as well as using Nixon shampoo. Any advice? I had been struggling right after surgery with depression for a while and my emotions were everywhere but now most days I feel better but still have these hard days. Any suggestions advice for me in regards to hair loss and feelings of regret at times?

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hair loss happened to me as well. My hair started thinning about 4 months post-op (Lap Band) and at first I wasn't really nervous as I have a thick head of hair. It continued to come out by the handful for another 5 months. Yikes! In my research I've learned that most people (like you) start experiencing hair loss a couple of months post-op. Me, I was late starting to lose my hair. Dunno why.

I did some research and learned that hair goes a 6-month growth period, 6-month 'dormant' period.

My rapid weight loss in my 3rd and 4th month triggered my hair into that dormant period, (apparently) and as I lost it (a serious handful after every shower!) it just wasn't growing back. It was kind of unnerving. I'm sure you can relate.

Just this month my hair has entered the regrowth phase. All along my hair-part brand new 3-inch long strands have started to stick up. My hairdresser (a super-pro!) commented that I had a lot of "new growth" - she could tell they were new and not just 'fly-aways' because they were sticking straight up.

Never thought I'd be so happy to have that problem! I'm relieved to know my hair is coming back!

So take heart that many of us go through hair loss .... but that it will grow back!

Hang in there, dear marroyo - you are adjusting to your new you and there are bound to be ups and downs as you do.

Thank you TheProfesser for responding. This whole process has been so difficult for me. I thought I was prepared for the changes but right after surgery things just changed for me. I hope the hair loss does not continue long.

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My hair loss started about 2 1/2 months after surgery. My 2nd & 3rd months were really rapid drops for me, so I expected the hair loss to go with it. I too did everything I was supposed to ... but still lost handfuls each day. It stopped around the 5 month mark & have been growing back in. Not quite as thick as it used to be, but I'll take it!!! I guess I had the mindset that this was probably going to happen, so I just accepted it and found a way to style my hair that made it less noticeable. The bright side ... it did come back for me!

Viviscal hair growth vitamins. I take them faithfully. It will take about 3 months to show the effects but they are miracle workers. It's the best of the best.

Really??! Viviscal... mental note to Self....

My hair started falling out at about 3 months and now at 7 months has just gotten better since I started taking hair skin and nails from Itworks. it has really helped my hair with regrowth and the overall look of my hair.

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Hi, I had surgery feb 12 and a friend of mines had hers on October,2015 and definitely advice me to take Biotin ASAP after surgery because some doctors won't advice you to take this Vitamins for hair and nails until you're going bald!! And I've been taking it since I came home from surgery so far I'm doing great!! Definitely take biotin everyday!! Good luck!!

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My hair loss didn't really start happening until about two years in. It's still very thin now

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So now I'm 3.5 months post op and the hair loss has increased a lot. I am getting all my Protein, taking Biotin 2x a day and just increased that dose to 10,000. Twice a day also using Nixon shampoo and conditioner 2x a week. Sometimes I wonder if the Nixon is making the Haitians worse as so much comes out when I use it. Any advice and thought on this would be highly appreciated. How long will this last for? TIA

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