I had surgery July 27th, and about a month and a half ago it started falling out. By the handful. Luckily I have extremely thick hair, but its thinning so much by my standards of what i'm used to, I'm scared i'll go bald!

My doctor started me on 2,500 mcg of Biotin but told me unfortunately the hair loss just happens, the only thing i can really do is stock up on Protein and biotin to make sure the hair that grows back is thick and healthy.

Can anyone that's gone through this please please PLEASE give me some hope?! When can i expect this to slow down and eventually end? My hair was pretty much the only feature i liked about myself prior to surgery, and when it falls out in clumps, it is really messing with my self confidence!!

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Well, I don't know what to tell you about your hair returning to normal. I had my surgery over 8 years ago. At the time my hair was long and fine. I started taking Biotin before the surgery and still lost a good bit of hair. I had to get it cut short. I take 10000mg of Biotin daily and my hair has only improved slightly. Only difference I have seen since it started growing back was that it came back curly. I still have to keep it short and I guess that's just the way it's going to be for me. It is also very dry even though I use an intense condition twice a week. That was the one drawback for me but I still do not regret getting the surgery. I know it's very important to get your Protein in daily. That is something I struggle with because I don't have much of an appetite anymore. I guess my hair was collateral damage. Now, that's just me. Everyone's hair is different so don't despair. Keep taking your biotin and get a good conditioner and talk to your hairdresser for some advice. Good luck!!!

I have alopecia with pcos anyway so I'm very tempted to just get shaved before surgery. Here is my list of natural products that helped strengthen my hair up.

banana & beer hair mask.

Argan Oil leave in conditioner

Natural coconut shampoo.

I have used Nioxin before but it burnt my scalp so not worth it but Selenium is a good extra to take as it strengthens hair and nails.

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Gryffen....what dosage of selenium do you use? I'd definitely be interested in adding this to my supplements. Thank you for the other suggestions also! hair loss is really traumatic....at least it was for me!

In addition to biotin and other nutrients, iron is a must. I knew this from another time I lost weight. Surgeon suggested starting this immediately both for hair and for energy level. I notice that I am getting a bit more tired than usual. I am 4 months out.

In addition to Biotin and other nutrients, Iron is a must. I knew this from another time I lost weight. Surgeon suggested starting this immediately both for hair and for energy level. I notice that I am getting a bit more tired than usual. I am 4 months out.

Not directed at you because your doctor recommended it, but to others please don't take iron without knowing if you're iron deficient and without having your doctor instruct you to do so. It's one of those supplements that can do real harm to you if you don't need it.

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Not sure what research you are referring to on iron? I believe the medical community to which I belong would probably disagree. I do though agree that people should check with their doctors just like with any nutritional supplement. It is well-documented in the literature that patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery tend to run low in iron and vitamin B-12 and so most surgeons recommend taking them post-operatively and for the long run. Oral iron in the right dose is generally safe for most. After all, many multivitamins contain iron. I am actually surprised you are not taking it. But good for you that you don't need them. You must be absorbing more nutrients than most.

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Gryffen....what dosage of selenium do you use? I'd definitely be interested in adding this to my supplements. Thank you for the other suggestions also! hair loss is really traumatic....at least it was for me!

Hi Sunny, I got mine via doctor due to low levels and blood transfusion but my MV contain 200mcg of selenium. I can get them for about £12 for 240 tablets out Holland and Barrets (I'm Scotland) but I'm sure any good health shop will have them.

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Not sure what research you are referring to on Iron? I believe the medical community of which I belong would disagree. I do though agree that people should check with their doctors. It is well-documented in the literature that patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery are low in iron and Vitamin B-12. I am actually surprised you are not taking these. Good for you that you don't need them.

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-Consumer/ (See section under "Can iron be harmful?")

http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_10-2-2016-18-44-34

I don't dispute those deficient in iron will benefit from a supplement, just that because iron is fat soluble and is generally stored in organs rather than eliminated that it shouldn't be taken if not needed, and that people shouldn't pick their own dosage without doctor input.

Thank you Gryffen! Appreciate the input! Will run this passed my doctor to see what she recommends.

This thread has such great info

Thanks everyone for the info!

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Do you loose hair on other body parts as well???

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I take 20,000 of Biotin Dailey and my hair is back to its full self again. My surgery was 6 months ago

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Materna Multivitamin. I take one in the morning and one at night. I have tons of baby hair growing in my head and I don't have to take any other Vitamin supplement. Gone are the days I was constantly chewing on Biotin, Calcium or multivitamin gummies. My tongue would feel raw from all those gummies.

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Edited January 1, 20179 yr by Lema

I am taking Nourkin supplements, using Regaine 5% foam (Rogaine in the USA) and using the hairmax lasercomb. No idea if any of it is working really.

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