I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE PAST :biggrin: I AM SURE..I AM 6 MONTHS OUT, AND LOOSING hair BADLY. I HATE LOOKING IN THE MIRROR TO FIX MY HAIR AS THERE IS A BALDING SPOT.. I SEE IT IN THE PART OF MY HAIR..REALLY REALLY BADLY. I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING ENOUGH Protein, BUT MAYBE I AM NOT. MAYBE I NEED TO GO BACK TO HAVING A shake A DAY. THOSE THAT KELLOGGS MAKES ARE REALLY SUPER GOOD.. ANY ADVISE??:party:

TEXAS ROSE

I KNOW THIS HAS BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE PAST :biggrin: I AM SURE..I AM 6 MONTHS OUT, AND LOOSING hair BADLY. I HATE LOOKING IN THE MIRROR TO FIX MY HAIR AS THERE IS A BALDING SPOT.. I SEE IT IN THE PART OF MY HAIR..REALLY REALLY BADLY. I THOUGHT I WAS GETTING ENOUGH Protein, BUT MAYBE I AM NOT. MAYBE I NEED TO GO BACK TO HAVING A shake A DAY. THOSE THAT KELLOGGS MAKES ARE REALLY SUPER GOOD.. ANY ADVISE??:party:

TEXAS ROSE

Texas Rose, I too am fearful that I will start losing my hair. Along with my Multivitamin I take two Biotin a day. I found them at GNC, it's for hair, and nails. I asked my php and the coordinator of the baratric program and both have said it is ok to take the biotin along with my multivitiman, but if you decide to take it, I would talk you the doctor first. Good luck.

Besides the Biotin, if you don't think you are getting enough Protein, you could try adding a Protein shake to your daily intake. I still drink one at least 5 days a week. I use Worldwide Protein shakes. They are available various places. Cheapest is Trader Joe's. They only carry vanilla and chocolate in 21g and 35g ready to drink shakes. Low in fat/sugar/carbs. The 21g run about $1.69 each and the 35g about $2.29. Price could vary a bit in different areas.

I noticed Target is now carrying the 21g for either $5.99 or 6.99 for a 4 pack. They carry Vanilla, Chocolate and Cookies n' Cream flavors.

The Vitamin Shoppe carries the 35g shake in Vanilla, Chocolate, strawberry, banana Cream and Cookies n' Cream (my favorite--tastes like Oreos). Individually they cost $2.79 each but if you buy a 12 pack for $27.99 that works out to about $2.33 each, close to Trader Joe's price. Vitaminshoppe.com also carries them and for orders $99 or more shipping is free. If you join their Reward Points, they have coupons or offers via email that can save you even more money. I got a coupon for $20 off $100 order, so I ordered enough that after I took off the coupon the order was still over $99 and I got free shipping too. It was like getting a 12 pack free. I like free stuff!

Worldwide is a milk based shake, in case you are lactose intolerent. nectar is another brand that is a powder and you mix it in Water or milk depending on the flavor. Comes in 2 lb tubs. Also powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury.com carries Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Unflavored (to mix in other stuff to bump up the protein content) and chicken Soup flavors (like broth). They come in powder that you mix. Comes in large tubs or individual packs that you can use at work maybe.

I hope this helps, and good luck on your journey. BTW I haven't had a problem with my hair falling out. Maybe it is a tad thinner than before surgery but I don't look like I am balding. I recently switched chewable Vitamins, and Bariatric Advantage has more biotin than some of the others. You can check that out at bariatricadvantage.com. I was looking for an Iron free formula. Interestingly their gastric band formula has iron, but the RNY/Sleeve formula doesn't, so that is the one I am using. It has about 600mcg biotin if I remember correctly.

Many women who loose 20 lbs or more in 3 months are less is likely to experience some hair loss. The good news is its temporary.

In addition to proper Protein intake, several minerals play an important part in hair growth for women. Iron is important for hair growth. The recopmmended daily dose is 18 mg. If you take more, you should consult your doctor first. Taking 100mg of Vitamin c with iron will aid absorption.

Many Multivitamins do not contain iron. Also, taking Calcium along with iron will hinder the iron absorption (take them at least 2 hrs apart).

Biotin (which is said to enhance hair growth, thicken fibers and diminish shedding), folate and zinc are also important for hair growth. So it is important to read the labels closely and select a multivitamin and/or supplement to cover your bases.

Hope this helps.

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