Hair Loss

[Guest guest]

My doctor suggested " biotin " . I bought it at a vitamin store for $5.

Since I began taking it, my hair has definitely gotten thicker and

healthier and my nails are growing beautifully! My hair dresser can't

believe the difference it's made in such a short period of time! Try

it out!

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> I am 2 year post surgery and I am wondering if anyone is still

having

> problems with thin hair? For a while I wasn't able to take my

> supplements...will getting back on those help? Do I need to add

more

> protein to my diet? If so, in what way?

>

[Guest guest]

Pam - I know what u mean, I'm dreading that side effect myself. I thought it

had to do with a lack fo some vitamin... But for the life of me I can't remember

which vitamine they said to take to compensate. I'm sure someone here knows and

will tell you.

MIndy

" pam.madison " wrote:

Does anyone know if hair loss after surgery is caused by lack of

protein? My surgeon said hair loss is quite common in the 3rd or 4th

month. To be honest, I'm terrified of this side effect of the surgery.

I'm starting my 2nd month and am trying to get in at least 80 grams of

protein a day. I keep thinking this will aide in preventing hair loss.

Am I correct or does it have nothing to do with protein intake?

Thanks!

Pam

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[Guest guest]

Pam,

I'm about 4 1/2 months out from surgery. My drain trap in my shower

is clogged daily. I'm pretty sure this is more often than prior to

surgery. While showering I can scrub shampoo or water into my hair,

then look at my hands, and see many strands, enough to where I

think, " hmm that's weird " . So I guess I'm losing hair.

It's not fair but I've always had very thick, healthy, rapidly

growing hair so this hasn't been much of a problem. Plus I'm trying

to take down 70g+ of protein a day so maybe I'm

replacing/strengthening the hair nearly as fast as it falls out. I've

asked my kids if they've noticed dad losing hair up front and they

say " sort of " . Well that's pretty non-committal on their part. My

family doesn't really go bald so much as gets a receding hairline and

at age 38 it might just be my time too.

But have I had dramatic hair loss where I've been worried or started

to wear caps/hats? Nope. I suppose it could still happen in the next

few months but I'm going to keep positive and just try to use it to

feel cooler in the hot summer months.

Good luck with your hair!

Mike

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> Does anyone know if hair loss after surgery is caused by lack of

> protein? My surgeon said hair loss is quite common in the 3rd or

4th

> month. To be honest, I'm terrified of this side effect of the

surgery.

> I'm starting my 2nd month and am trying to get in at least 80 grams

of

> protein a day. I keep thinking this will aide in preventing hair

loss.

> Am I correct or does it have nothing to do with protein intake?

>

> Thanks!

> Pam

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you everyone for the advice on hair loss. Doesn't sound like it

will be too bad. I'm also going to try the Biotin. Thanks again!

[Guest guest]

Hi, I am thinning too and I had my surgery one day before Mike. I just had my

hair cut to feather and style so I can do something to it to make it more

full... my nurse told me that I will lost up till about the 6th month and then

it will start coming back. haha I am soo looking forward to it. Just part of the

process. I have finally accepted it.

Mike wrote: Pam,

I'm about 4 1/2 months out from surgery. My drain trap in my shower

is clogged daily. I'm pretty sure this is more often than prior to

surgery. While showering I can scrub shampoo or water into my hair,

then look at my hands, and see many strands, enough to where I

think, " hmm that's weird " . So I guess I'm losing hair.

It's not fair but I've always had very thick, healthy, rapidly

growing hair so this hasn't been much of a problem. Plus I'm trying

to take down 70g+ of protein a day so maybe I'm

replacing/strengthening the hair nearly as fast as it falls out. I've

asked my kids if they've noticed dad losing hair up front and they

say " sort of " . Well that's pretty non-committal on their part. My

family doesn't really go bald so much as gets a receding hairline and

at age 38 it might just be my time too.

But have I had dramatic hair loss where I've been worried or started

to wear caps/hats? Nope. I suppose it could still happen in the next

few months but I'm going to keep positive and just try to use it to

feel cooler in the hot summer months.

Good luck with your hair!

Mike

>

> Does anyone know if hair loss after surgery is caused by lack of

> protein? My surgeon said hair loss is quite common in the 3rd or

4th

> month. To be honest, I'm terrified of this side effect of the

surgery.

> I'm starting my 2nd month and am trying to get in at least 80 grams

of

> protein a day. I keep thinking this will aide in preventing hair

loss.

> Am I correct or does it have nothing to do with protein intake?

>

> Thanks!

> Pam

>

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