Guest guest Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 The hair loss thing lasts about 4-6 months. But it does finally stop. Not to worry, you don't lose it all. I would also like to talk to you about Richmond. My SO is scheduled for surgery there and we haven't been very happy with the treatment we have received so far. It seems to be very negative when it comes to support or should I say the lack of it. I'd like your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 In my opinion, the surgeons at Richmond are as good as any anywhere. I agree with you about the support in Richmond, I found it lacking. You could change sites which would probably result in a delay of surgery (or are you post-op?) or, maybe better yet, stay where you are and get your support elsewhere. You are welcome at any of the support groups around the bay and this group is a great help too. I have seen Gitty, the group facilitator in SSF, work with patients from other locations—she just can¡Çt help it. If you are post-op, you can probably get all your care beyond 6 months from your primary. It is tough, but after a few months, we are better off to consider ourselves normal, no longer patients. I reached my 6 month surgical anniversary yesterday, but can¡Çt imagine ever doing without my support group though. J Good luck to you and keep your faith in yourselves. You are mighty strong. The hair loss thing is driving me nuts, and I think I am at the downhill side, it seems to be tapering off. I didn¡Çt have a lot to spare and it scared me. But looking at my hair, you can¡Çt really tell I have lost any significant amount, though it did seem so at the time. I may have a little hernia. Could someone who has had that experience talk about it a little and tell me what to watch for? I have an appointment with my surgeon in two weeks. Thanks, Cheryl 4/16/03 SSF Umbach 291/188/150 Re: hair loss The hair loss thing lasts about 4-6 months. But it does finally stop. Not to worry, you don't lose it all. I would also like to talk to you about Richmond. My SO is scheduled for surgery there and we haven't been very happy with the treatment we have received so far. It seems to be very negative when it comes to support or should I say the lack of it. I'd like your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Lasts about 3-6 months. Doesn¡Çt ever really come out in chunks and you most likely will not go bald! There is really nothing you can do although there are many that swear by one rememdy or another. It will stop and hair will come back in. hair loss Hello support group people: I've got a question about hair loss. I'm 4.5 months post-op and for about 2 weeks now, I've noticed that I've come to the expected hair loss phase. No one notices (I asked several people who would tell me the truth), but when I shampoo my hair every morning, I notice more hair than usual between my fingers. How long did this last for those of you post-oppies who experienced hair loss? I knew that this might happen so I'm not overly concerned about it, just curious. Thanks for reading. Prayers to you all. Francisco -106 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 Hi Francisco! I started losing my hair at about 2 months post-op, and now (5 months later) I'm noticing that there are fewer and fewer strands in the shower. I still have some loss though. It's not very noticeable - there are no bald patches or anything like that, since I'm losing strands from all over my head. One thing I have noticed recently is that I've got "bangs" - up on my forehead where hair is coming back in. I'm sure I've got this everywhere, but they just sort of stick up on my forehead and are more noticeable than anywhere else. Hugs, Jen ciscozalvaje wrote: Hello support group people: I've got a question about hair loss. I'm 4.5 months post-op and for about 2 weeks now, I've noticed that I've come to the expected hair loss phase. No one notices (I asked several people who would tell me the truth), but when I shampoo my hair every morning, I notice more hair than usual between my fingers. How long did this last for those of you post-oppies who experienced hair loss? I knew that this might happen so I'm not overly concerned about it, just curious. Thanks for reading. Prayers to you all. Francisco -106 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 : Medically, the care that I received at Kaiser Richmond was first rate. Dr. Fisher, my surgeon is brilliant, and luckily I had a speedy and uneventful recovery—I was exercising gently and gradually at 4 days post-op under doc's supervision. I had open RNY, and I was back to work in 3 weeks. The support aspect, however, was a bit lacking, and I found support more to my liking elsewhere—Kaiser SSF, here online, and at another support group not affiliated with Kaiser. My PCP is great, proactive, supportive, and takes care of my medical needs. I will always hold Dr. Fisher and Steve (he was my case manager) in high esteem. The surgery gave me back my life. The program is still rather new, and I believe it has great potential. I wish there was someone there like Dr. Gitty at Kaiser SSF. She has a way of conducting a support meeting that addresses the physical/spiritual/emotional aspects of this journey. At her meetings, I have laughed, been uplifted, been deeply moved, been inspired and have even gotten a bit misty-eyed. She gets to the heart of our issues, and speaks the language that we bariatric warriors understand. I wish I could attend every week, but can't due to work. I encourage you and your SO to seek out the support that meets your needs. If anyone has had a positive experience with support at Richmond, please share it with the group. This post represents my opinion and my experience only. Others' experiences will vary. (Wow, I've been dealing with too much legalese lately!) Good luck to you and your SO, . Francisco -107 lbs " My SO is scheduled for surgery there and we haven't been very happy with the treatment we have received so far. It seems to be very negative when it comes to support or should I say the lack of it. I'd like your input. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2003 Report Share Posted October 16, 2003 Hi Lashunta, I think the complaint is not with the support groups, but rather with the program itself. And I do know that Francisco was very active in the program, long before the Monday evening support group was even started. The Richmond program is still somewhat new, and is still evolving. I'm a believer that if one is dissatisfied with customer service, whether from a store or a medical provider, one needs to express that dissatisfaction, and see what can be done to improve it. That's part of why I tend to speak up. That and the fact that I'm a big mouth broad! I've come to the conclusion that that's one of my roles in life! I have to say, I personally really enjoy the support groups I go to, and plan to add more to my list that I attend. Each has a very different flavor. The Richmond one is the only one I attend that has a moderator/facilitator/whatever-the-title-is. I do think that if one group doesn't work for us, that's fine, as long as we have other sources for what we need. Just my two cents. I'll shut my big mouth now (but no guarantees for how long!). Eleanor lashunta maryland wrote: > I am still pre op, but I am scheduled to have surgery at richmond, I > went to the last support meeting and nobody was there, it was only one > post op (eleanor) and three pre op people there, so if you feel there > was no support that is because you didn't come to the meeting. Also we > had fun we talked and talked and got to know each other a little bit but > it couldve been better with more people, we must remember that things at > richmond are just really getting to move so we must have patients, we > have to go to the meetings and when we see others aren't showing up we > need to remind people when the meetings are and to encourage them to > come, the meeting is only as good as the quality of the members. you > have to go ask questions, ask questions and give answers. this is only > my opnion but having to work with adults I find that things go better > when people show up and participate all the the not just sometimes. > > */ciscozalvaje /* wrote: > > : > > Medically, the care that I received at Kaiser Richmond was first > rate. Dr. Fisher, my surgeon is brilliant, and luckily I had a > speedy and uneventful recovery—I was exercising gently and gradually > at 4 days post-op under doc's supervision. I had open RNY, and I was > back to work in 3 weeks. > > The support aspect, however, was a bit lacking, and I found support > more to my liking elsewhere—Kaiser SSF, here online, and at another > support group not affiliated with Kaiser. My PCP is great, > proactive, supportive, and takes care of my medical needs. > > I will always hold Dr. Fisher and Steve (he was my case manager) in > high esteem. The surgery gave me back my life. The program is still > rather new, and I believe it has great potential. I wish there was > someone there like Dr. Gitty at Kaiser SSF. She has a way of > conducting a support meeting that addresses the > physical/spiritual/emotional aspects of this journey. > > At her meetings, I have laughed, been uplifted, been deeply moved, > been inspired and have even gotten a bit misty-eyed. She gets to the > heart of our issues, and speaks the language that we bariatric > warriors understand. I wish I could attend every week, but can't due > to work. > > I encourage you and your SO to seek out the support that meets your > needs. If anyone has had a positive experience with support at > Richmond, please share it with the group. This post represents my > opinion and my experience only. Others' experiences will vary. > (Wow, I've been dealing with too much legalese lately!) > > Good luck to you and your SO, . > > Francisco > -107 lbs > > > " My SO is scheduled for surgery there and we haven't been very happy > with the treatment we have received so far. It seems to be very > negative when it comes to support or should I say the lack of it. > I'd like your input. " > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hi Sherry, It's normal, but it does pass. Any shock to the system, like surgery, pregnancy, etc., will cause the hair follicles to go dormant. Not all of them, but a higher percentage than normal. Then a few weeks/months later, the hairs fall out. Keep doing your supplements, and pretty soon you'll see you've got a crop of little baby hairs coming in. I've heard a lot of people recommend Nioxin, biotin, and all sorts of other stuff. I'm still not convinced. I think it's like if you take a certain remedy a cold lasts a week, and if you don't it lasts seven days! Hope this helps! > Hello, I am 4 months postop and am now loosing alot of hair. Is > anyone else having this problem? Any hints or suggestions? I am > taking my supplements and drinking my protein but it keeps falling > out. i have long thick hair so I do have some to spare but its > starting to scare me. Sherry -- Eleanor Oster eleanor@... (personal address) www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm Berkeley, CA Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA) 05/09/2003 319 Orientation 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery 03/29/2004 <185 Current Goal 140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hey, Sherry, I to have allot of hair. Mine started falling out in hanfuls! It was really bad. This is the strange thing though. Now all my hair is curly!! I love it but its very strange. maybe because im over 40 now are maybe because i had the IUD put it .I have no idea but im told it could be everything encluding changing my diet. Shell > Hi Sherry, > > It's normal, but it does pass. Any shock to the system, like surgery, > pregnancy, etc., will cause the hair follicles to go dormant. Not all of > them, but a higher percentage than normal. Then a few weeks/months > later, the hairs fall out. Keep doing your supplements, and pretty soon > you'll see you've got a crop of little baby hairs coming in. I've heard > a lot of people recommend Nioxin, biotin, and all sorts of other stuff. > I'm still not convinced. I think it's like if you take a certain remedy > a cold lasts a week, and if you don't it lasts seven days! > > Hope this helps! > > > Hello, I am 4 months postop and am now loosing alot of hair. Is > > anyone else having this problem? Any hints or suggestions? I am > > taking my supplements and drinking my protein but it keeps falling > > out. i have long thick hair so I do have some to spare but its > > starting to scare me. Sherry > > -- > Eleanor Oster > eleanor@s... (personal address) > www.smallboxes.com/gastricbypass.htm > Berkeley, CA > Open RNY (100 cm bypassed) 07/15/2003 > P. Fisher, M.D., Kaiser Richmond (CA) > 05/09/2003 319 Orientation > 07/15/2003 ~290 Surgery > 03/29/2004 <185 Current > Goal 140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 > > Hello everyone, new to this group. I have recently started chelation > therapy on myself and noticed hair loss. > I have taken Biotin in the past for this and it seems to work. TK--- Take more biotin and make sure you are using all the basic supplements. > Why would ALA cause this to happen ?? Anyone ?? TK--- I seriously doubt it is the ALA. It could be the chelation in general because it is hard on the body or it could be just coincedence as more hair growth or loss happens at different times. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 > > Hello everyone, new to this group. I have recently started chelation > therapy on myself Hello! and Welcome! What chelators are you using? What dose and frequency? How many days on, days off? > and noticed hair loss. I think of this as a hypothyroid symptom. Stress can trigger it. > I have taken Biotin in the past for this and it seems to work. > Why would ALA cause this to happen ?? Anyone ?? > It would be good to identify if there is an underlying problem that needs to be addressed. Try reading the sections of Andy's book about hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Hi, I agree with , it's probably thyroid related. I had a lot of hair loss earlier this year. I thought it was due to iron deficiency but it more or less stopped fairly soon after I started taking thyroid and adrenal glandulars. Was I thankful for that! I wasn't chelating at this time though I believe it mercury/chelation related as I'd had some redistribution from taking high doses of ALA at infrequent doses a few months prior to this and my thyroid and adrenals were pretty shot. If biotin helps, then maybe it's candida related which chelation can stir up. Anne > > Hello everyone, new to this group. I have recently started chelation > therapy on myself and noticed hair loss. > I have taken Biotin in the past for this and it seems to work. > Why would ALA cause this to happen ?? Anyone ?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2006 Report Share Posted April 16, 2006 I posted a message a few months ago about my hair loss problem. Am still having problems. Back in Nov. I had tried to do frequent dose useing ALA. After a few rounds I found out that I was losing a lot of hair. I tried taking lots of Vit C and B Complex. Biotin (5000mcg.), Zinc, and Magnesium. Mineral supplemenst. Nothing seems to help. Blood test shows everything to be normal. A little bit of high blood pressure. Can anyone help????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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