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Hair Loss [emoji45]

I actually have really thick hair, but for the last few weeks I have had a ton of hair coming out. I'm to the point I may wash my hair twice a week now and avoid brushing my hair a ton just because of how much is falling out. I'm now almost 4 months out as well with 82lb down. Can anyone tell me when their hair loss slacked off?

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Mine just slowed down at 5 months and also started around 4 months. I also have thick hair and have no bald spots as a result of the loss. I thought no you'll be fine.

*think

Stated suddenly at 4 months stayed steady until 5.5 months then slowed. That could have been because I already lost so much. I already had biotin in my vitamin but stated using Nioxin at month 5. Now at 6.5 months still more than before but definitely slowed and I have baby hairs at my forehead but can’t see them on my scalp too much. I had it cut, only wash every 2-3 days, use Moroccan oil to prevent tangles. It may not help but mentally at least I know I’m doing everything I can to minimize it.

I haven't been brushing my hair after washing, just put it up in a bun to try and prevent any hair loss. I am only 3 weeks post sleeve surgery. Does anyone know if this will help?

4 hours ago, Shandale said:

I actually have really thick hair, but for the last few weeks I have had a ton of hair coming out. I'm to the point I may wash my hair twice a week now and avoid brushing my hair a ton just because of how much is falling out. I'm now almost 4 months out as well with 82lb down. Can anyone tell me when their Hair loss slacked off?

I also have very thick hair. Loss started at 4 months and stopped by 5 1/2 months. I think I lost about half my hair, and actually, for the summer, it has been great! I never knew how hot my hair was! It feels so cool and light now and easier to manage. I got it cut short before the loss started, as I didn't want to see great wads in the drain. Also, when it starts to grow out, a short cut will mean that I will have a full head again in no time. But I have to say, I have enjoyed thinner hair in the heat.

I’m 13 months, still losing hair ??‍♀️

mine lasted a couple of months.

Same. 3 years out and still losing hair. Lots of thinning at the hair line and temples, ugh ?

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I started losing hair exactly two months post surgery and at four months it’s still falling. I too have reduced my hair washing frequency (thank goodness it doesn’t get as oily with my weight loss) because it was distressing pulling handfuls of hair from the drain. I have hair all over my house which I never had before. I take liquid silica (dietician recommended) and apply a treatment mask every second wash. I’ve had a couple of inches cut from the length but I can still put it up. I’ve been told it’s a combination of the anaesthetic and reduced protein intake. My doctor said it will grow back but not when. ?

On 9/7/2019 at 7:13 PM, NYJenn said:

I’m 13 months, still losing hair ??‍♀️

Me too. 18 months out and still losing hair. My scalp actually got sunburn this past summer.

I’m six months out too and been losing hair fir few months

I take biotin and was advised to have just two brazil nuts daily no more

also use a product called grow me shampoo

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