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My surgery was last December 2007 and I have lost 50 lbs. since then. 50 lbs. more to go. I'm averaging about 7-8 lbs loss per month. My hair has been falling out for the last 4 months and I'm getting worried now. I know it is normal to have some Hair loss but was wondering when it stops. I have been eating plenty of Protein and veggies, taking my Vitamins and eating very healthy.

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Do a thread research on Biotin pills here. These could really help your situation if your not taking them already.

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I feel your pain. I was banded in Nov and have lost 45 pounds. I dropped hair like crazy this spring. I don't seem to be losing so much now - but I don't have much left to lose. I'm pretty sparse on top.

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Biotin works well. I lost a lot of hair when I lost a bunch of weight on Weight Watchers a few years ago. Somebody told me about Biotin. It does work but slowly. You can get it pretty cheap at Walmart in the Vitamin section in different strengths. The last time I bought was capsules of 5000 mcg. Your hair should grow back when your weight levels off.

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My hair was thinning out on top from taking synthroid for the last couple of years and now with the weight loss it seems so much worse to me.

Someone tod me to try Nioxin Shampoo. They come in different "systems".

I bought System#4 for hair that is noticeably thinning. I use the cleanser and scalp therapy and see a huge difference.

It's expensive but it's worth it. You can try trial sizes just to see if it works for you. If you can't find it they sell it on e-bay.

Good luck to all of us...........we can all be success stories!!:lol:

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It will stop, Lis, eventually. I had that problem for a while when I hit around the 4 month mark, and even bought a wig for days when I felt particularly sparse. I would take the advice others have given about Vitamins. There are hair and nail supplements easily gotten at GNC or Vitamin Shoppe. A doctor at one of my support groups also recommended chelated zinc.

It's difficult, but be patient. Your body is just adjusting to a major change.

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Mine is still falling out like crazy. I have been told that it will stop when my weight is more stable.

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I too am having this issue. I have lost 50lbs. and it started about two weeks ago. I appreciate the recommendations on Shampoo and supplements. I will order today and give it all a try. I try hard to eat alot of protien, vegies and fruit and even take a Vitamin for post-bariatric surgery, but still have this problem. I still have alot to lose, I just hope I have hair when I get there!!

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My sympathies. I have the exact same problem. Been going about 3 months. I have severe polycystic ovarian syndrome so I was losing hair even beofre the surgery, but now it's on overdrive.

I've been wearing a wig recently, but I've just taken the step of cutting it all RIDICULOUSLY SHORT (about 1.5cm / half an inch long) and it actually looks fuller and thicker! The bald Patches just seem to be blending in!

Anyway, I'm just starting Biotin, and I use nioxin which is great. You just need to find the solution you're comfortable with -- whether it is wearing a wig, cutting it super short, or just embracing that this is a temporary problem on the way to a permanent weight solution.

It's hard to swallow if your hair is your pride and joy, believe me I know. But you just need to try some different things and see what makes you feel better.

Good luck :smile2:

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