Guest guest Posted January 20, 2000 Report Share Posted January 20, 2000 Rhonda, I have a friend who lost all her hair when her boy had to have heart surgery. She lost it due to stress. Now that the little guy is running around, all her hair is back too! She was VERY thin in the front and has almost regained it all!!!!! Hope this helps! PAige > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: Minigastricbypassonelist >Subject: hair loss >Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 18:33:14 -0800 (PST) > >Rhonda- >That really does sound like an extreme amount of hair >loss to me too. Can you tell if any is growing back >in? Has anyone else out there had that amount of hair >loss? Yes, we all were aware that there could be some >hair loss, but no one ever said we might lose all our >hair. Has anyone had any success with rogaine or other >products to restore hair loss? Rhonda, I can >understand how frightening this must be. Keep trying >to get an answer. Dr. R's response was not very >informative, and had hoped he could be more helpful in >suggestions. > M - Memphis >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2000 Report Share Posted January 21, 2000 Thanks for responding to my plea....your compassion was very comforting and this email was so kind of you...I really appreciate your concern and I am looking forward to us meeting here in Memphis...I have noticed that you encourage alot of people on this email group and I think that is wonderful....and very appreciated...so thanks again for your encouraging email... rhonda > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: Minigastricbypassonelist >Subject: hair loss >Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 18:33:14 -0800 (PST) > >Rhonda- >That really does sound like an extreme amount of hair >loss to me too. Can you tell if any is growing back >in? Has anyone else out there had that amount of hair >loss? Yes, we all were aware that there could be some >hair loss, but no one ever said we might lose all our >hair. Has anyone had any success with rogaine or other >products to restore hair loss? Rhonda, I can >understand how frightening this must be. Keep trying >to get an answer. Dr. R's response was not very >informative, and had hoped he could be more helpful in >suggestions. > M - Memphis >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2000 Report Share Posted January 21, 2000 Thank you Amy...this could be very valuable information and will be looking for these products... Rhonda > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: Hair Loss >Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 22:06:48 EST > >Hi there! I saw this posted on another weight loss board, and I thought >I'd >share it with those that are concerned with hair loss. > > " I've read about alot of you that have had problems with Hair Loss. I am a >Hair stylist in xxxxx and have had hair loss problems since I was 18. (I'm >37) About 5yrs ago I found a system called NIOXIN -- ask your hair stylist >about it, she or he can order it for you.It helps you hold on to your hair >thru stressful times and it comes in color treated and regular formalas. I >think it's great, it's really worked for me. Then there's another cosmetic >thing I use, it's called HAIR TOPPIK. It comes in 8 different colors you >can >shake on your scalp. It really works and has boosted my confidence.The # is >1- " > >Starting the process, >Amy >(age 32, BMI 41) >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2000 Report Share Posted January 21, 2000 Thanks Paige for your response...and your encouragement...Made me stop and think....and for me the hair loss is a small price to pay for the great acheivement of the surgery...feeling hopeful again and seeing my life improve each and every day as a result of the life changing surgery that Dr. Rutledge has made possible for all of us...I do thank God each day for it and I will be praying for everyone on this list that is or will be trying to have the surgery and must fight the insurance companies.... So Paige...thanks again for your kind message Rhonda in Memphis > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: hair loss >Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2000 01:56:09 PST > >Rhonda, >I have a friend who lost all her hair when her boy had to have heart >surgery. She lost it due to stress. Now that the little guy is running >around, all her hair is back too! She was VERY thin in the front and has >almost regained it all!!!!! Hope this helps! PAige > > > > > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist > >To: Minigastricbypassonelist > >Subject: hair loss > >Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 18:33:14 -0800 (PST) > > > >Rhonda- > >That really does sound like an extreme amount of hair > >loss to me too. Can you tell if any is growing back > >in? Has anyone else out there had that amount of hair > >loss? Yes, we all were aware that there could be some > >hair loss, but no one ever said we might lose all our > >hair. Has anyone had any success with rogaine or other > >products to restore hair loss? Rhonda, I can > >understand how frightening this must be. Keep trying > >to get an answer. Dr. R's response was not very > >informative, and had hoped he could be more helpful in > >suggestions. > > M - Memphis > >__________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2000 Report Share Posted January 21, 2000 Hi there! I saw this posted on another weight loss board, and I thought I'd share it with those that are concerned with hair loss. " I've read about alot of you that have had problems with Hair Loss. I am a Hair stylist in xxxxx and have had hair loss problems since I was 18. (I'm 37) About 5yrs ago I found a system called NIOXIN -- ask your hair stylist about it, she or he can order it for you.It helps you hold on to your hair thru stressful times and it comes in color treated and regular formalas. I think it's great, it's really worked for me. Then there's another cosmetic thing I use, it's called HAIR TOPPIK. It comes in 8 different colors you can shake on your scalp. It really works and has boosted my confidence.The # is 1- " Starting the process, Amy (age 32, BMI 41) ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2000 Report Share Posted January 21, 2000 Hi there! I saw this posted on another weight loss board, and I thought I'd share it with those that are concerned with hair loss. " I've read about alot of you that have had problems with Hair Loss. I am a Hair stylist in xxxxx and have had hair loss problems since I was 18. (I'm 37) About 5yrs ago I found a system called NIOXIN -- ask your hair stylist about it, she or he can order it for you.It helps you hold on to your hair thru stressful times and it comes in color treated and regular formalas. I think it's great, it's really worked for me. Then there's another cosmetic thing I use, it's called HAIR TOPPIK. It comes in 8 different colors you can shake on your scalp. It really works and has boosted my confidence.The # is 1- " Starting the process, Amy (age 32, BMI 41) ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 Great advice Cheryl....and I really appreciate your 2 cents worth and taking the time to give it....I think I will do just as you say and wait it out...make sure I am taking the proper and adequate nutrients and pray that it slows down really soon.. Thanks again and congratulations on your success of losing 85 lbs and your wonderful marriage...(I loved reading about your love between you and Rudy prior to your marriage and it was very refreshing and uplifting) Rhonda in Memphis > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: re: hair loss >Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2000 08:30:19 -0500 > >I, too, lost hair to the point of being despondent a bit. I am fortunate >I have long thick hair so it was less noticeable to others. I thought >about the topical treatments but decided to wait it out. Once you start >them, you can't stop and I wasn't willing to commit to that yet. I'm >seven months post op, down 84 or 85 lbs and my hair loss started about 5 >months postop. I am grateful that it has slowed and I think I am going >to be okay. I expect it to grow back. > >My advice is don't rush out and use Rogaine unless your hair loss >becomes untolerable for you. Just my .02 worth. > >Cheryl > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 I, too, lost hair to the point of being despondent a bit. I am fortunate I have long thick hair so it was less noticeable to others. I thought about the topical treatments but decided to wait it out. Once you start them, you can't stop and I wasn't willing to commit to that yet. I'm seven months post op, down 84 or 85 lbs and my hair loss started about 5 months postop. I am grateful that it has slowed and I think I am going to be okay. I expect it to grow back. My advice is don't rush out and use Rogaine unless your hair loss becomes untolerable for you. Just my .02 worth. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2000 Report Share Posted January 24, 2000 I, too, lost hair to the point of being despondent a bit. I am fortunate I have long thick hair so it was less noticeable to others. I thought about the topical treatments but decided to wait it out. Once you start them, you can't stop and I wasn't willing to commit to that yet. I'm seven months post op, down 84 or 85 lbs and my hair loss started about 5 months postop. I am grateful that it has slowed and I think I am going to be okay. I expect it to grow back. My advice is don't rush out and use Rogaine unless your hair loss becomes untolerable for you. Just my .02 worth. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2000 Report Share Posted January 25, 2000 How appropriate!!! And guess what its our wedding anniversary too...we have been married two years....So I will think of you guys and please send a copy of the article on this list...I would love to see it.... Rhonda in Memphis > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: re: hair loss >Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 07:05:10 -0500 > >Anytime Rhonda! And I love our story too. Its pretty romantic . *sappy >smile* A reporter wants to write about us, guess when? You got it, Feb >14! > >My cousin told me of some products to try and one line is called >Amplify. She said it will give your existing hair some volume. There are >also some products at Beauty Supplies. One person wrote me about Thick N >Hair, I think was the name. > >Take care, > >Cheryl > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2000 Report Share Posted January 25, 2000 How appropriate!!! And guess what its our wedding anniversary too...we have been married two years....So I will think of you guys and please send a copy of the article on this list...I would love to see it.... Rhonda in Memphis > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: re: hair loss >Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 07:05:10 -0500 > >Anytime Rhonda! And I love our story too. Its pretty romantic . *sappy >smile* A reporter wants to write about us, guess when? You got it, Feb >14! > >My cousin told me of some products to try and one line is called >Amplify. She said it will give your existing hair some volume. There are >also some products at Beauty Supplies. One person wrote me about Thick N >Hair, I think was the name. > >Take care, > >Cheryl > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2000 Report Share Posted January 25, 2000 How appropriate!!! And guess what its our wedding anniversary too...we have been married two years....So I will think of you guys and please send a copy of the article on this list...I would love to see it.... Rhonda in Memphis > >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: Re: re: hair loss >Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 07:05:10 -0500 > >Anytime Rhonda! And I love our story too. Its pretty romantic . *sappy >smile* A reporter wants to write about us, guess when? You got it, Feb >14! > >My cousin told me of some products to try and one line is called >Amplify. She said it will give your existing hair some volume. There are >also some products at Beauty Supplies. One person wrote me about Thick N >Hair, I think was the name. > >Take care, > >Cheryl > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2000 Report Share Posted January 25, 2000 Anytime Rhonda! And I love our story too. Its pretty romantic . *sappy smile* A reporter wants to write about us, guess when? You got it, Feb 14! My cousin told me of some products to try and one line is called Amplify. She said it will give your existing hair some volume. There are also some products at Beauty Supplies. One person wrote me about Thick N Hair, I think was the name. Take care, Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2000 Report Share Posted January 25, 2000 Cheryl, Do you have a web page somewhere with your story? I haven't heard it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2000 Report Share Posted February 1, 2000 Lori, don't panic. I had significant hair loss starting at about 4 months and am now almost 8 months post-op. My hair is beginning to grow back in and the shedding has lessened considerably. It will stop - you just have to let nature take its course. >From: AJW86@... >Reply-To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >To: MiniGastricBypassonelist >Subject: hair loss >Date: 1 Feb 2000 16:39:10 -0000 > >I am 4 months + post op and am having a great deal of >hair loss. when i wash, comb or add additives to it. >Does anyone have any suggestions, that might help me >out, anything to halt the loss, or anything to start >regrowth. I used to have thick hair, but it is very >thin now. Please help, i don " t want to wear a wig. >Lori ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2000 Report Share Posted February 1, 2000 Lori, I, too, experienced hair loss at around 4 months post-op and I was quite distraught about it. I considered topical hair loss treatments but decided against them after reading about them. They require committment to use them for life or the hair regrowth stops. I wasn't prepared to do that yet. I made sure that I took my vitamins faithfully and stopped using highlights for my hair. I added Vitamin A, E, and C to my regimen and was faithful about my calcium from Tums. All I can say is that now at 7 months post-op the hair loss has slowed considerably and I think it will soon stop. I was fortunate that I had long thick hair and the loss was most noticeable to my hairdressor, myself and my husband. I found a shampoo and conditioner called Amplify by Matrix that helps a little with the thin look of my hair. I don't have a magical cure or suggestion. I wish I did. I hope that I have given you a small amount of encouragement in my words. Hopefully for you, " This too shall pass " . Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2000 Report Share Posted February 1, 2000 Dear Lori, I don't know if it will help you or not, I am not post-op, but I was having some abnormal hair loss. It may be a result of lack of vitamins/minerals in your body or even stress. My beautician told me to take a biotin supplement. I started taking Lessman's Complete for Women vitamins (which included biotin) for about a month now and I'm noticing less breakage/hair loss. Those vitamins are available through the Home Shopping Network. The vitamins are capsules with a fine powder filler instead of a hard molded capsule. I'm sure with the change since you're surgery and now the hair loss, I'd be willing to guess, you've also been a little stressed. Take a deep breath and blow it out, count to 10. And trust that " things will get better. " That's what my grandmother use to always tell me. It sounds like you are really concerned and I don't blame you, it may not be a bad idea to consult with your physician. Good Luck, Betty (RN) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Good morning everyone....Happy Hump Day....I was 4 months post op on 4-30-04. For about a month now I have been losing hair like crazy. Not that I didn't have a lot to begin with. My hair is blonde, very fine and thin and always wore it shoulder length and layered. Lately I have been getting depressed every time I use my comb and it seems like handfuls of hair coming out. Finally yesterday I went to see my friend who is a hairdresser. I told her how sick of losing hair I was. She commented that I had lost quite a bit of hair since I saw her before my surgery. She ended up cutting it short and layer which it looks only a little thicker even though you can see thru to my scalp. Does it get better and possibly how long before hair starts to grow back? Also it seems that I am staying at the same weight for the last couple of weeks. Maybe this is adding to my head depression right now. Guess I need a little pick me up somewhere or somehow. Please let me know if there is something else to help with the hair. I am getting in my protein along with taking Biotin. Hope everyones day is a good one. Shirley Dr. 12-30-03 281.5/211/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Shirley, Im sorry your feeling blue! The hair thing really sucks. I lost a ton of hair to. It has stopped falling out,thank god. Yours will to. I am using a shampoo called Murad. It helps with hair growth. I also think other have talked about other shampoo that might help. With the plato your hitting don't worry it will PASS,you body need a change to catch up to all the weight you have already lost. Just keep posting,and venting. Thats what were here for. Shell > Good morning everyone....Happy Hump Day....I was 4 months post op on > 4-30-04. For about a month now I have been losing hair like crazy. > Not that I didn't have a lot to begin with. My hair is blonde, very > fine and thin and always wore it shoulder length and layered. Lately > I have been getting depressed every time I use my comb and it seems > like handfuls of hair coming out. Finally yesterday I went to see my > friend who is a hairdresser. I told her how sick of losing hair I > was. She commented that I had lost quite a bit of hair since I saw > her before my surgery. She ended up cutting it short and layer > which it looks only a little thicker even though you can see thru to > my scalp. Does it get better and possibly how long before hair > starts to grow back? Also it seems that I am staying at the same > weight for the last couple of weeks. Maybe this is adding to my head > depression right now. Guess I need a little pick me up somewhere or > somehow. Please let me know if there is something else to help with > the hair. I am getting in my protein along with taking Biotin. Hope > everyones day is a good one. > > Shirley > Dr. > 12-30-03 > 281.5/211/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Martha, Shell, and Ramona...Thank you so much for your encouragement and advice about the hair loss. I guess it is just hard to go so short with my hair. Hopefully what little I have I can try to make it look cute. Everyone keep up the great work you do. Shirley Dr. 12-30-03 281.5/211/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Hi Shirley, I don't have any advice for you, but I thought I'd let you know that you certainly aren't alone. I'm a month further out than you are. My hair has been falling out for about the last month and it was pathetically thin to begin with. I have been assured that it will grow back, but unfortunately the loss often lasts for about 3 months. Sigh . . . My weight has also been stuck for the last two or three weeks. I try not to let it get me down. In my pre-surgery days, that discouragement at a plateau would always be the trigger for my giving up. I won't let that happen again. Just talking to folks who have gone through the same things helps keep me on track. Here's hoping that the hair stops falling and the weight starts falling again. All the best, Kay open RNY 12/1/03 Sunbrae@... wrote: > Good morning everyone....Happy Hump Day....I was 4 months post op on > 4-30-04. For about a month now I have been losing hair like crazy. > Not that I didn't have a lot to begin with. My hair is blonde, very > fine and thin and always wore it shoulder length and layered. Lately > I have been getting depressed every time I use my comb and it seems > like handfuls of hair coming out. Finally yesterday I went to see my > friend who is a hairdresser. I told her how sick of losing hair I > was. She commented that I had lost quite a bit of hair since I saw > her before my surgery. She ended up cutting it short and layer > which it looks only a little thicker even though you can see thru to > my scalp. Does it get better and possibly how long before hair > starts to grow back? Also it seems that I am staying at the same > weight for the last couple of weeks. Maybe this is adding to my head > depression right now. Guess I need a little pick me up somewhere or > somehow. Please let me know if there is something else to help with > the hair. I am getting in my protein along with taking Biotin. Hope > everyones day is a good one. > > Shirley > Dr. > 12-30-03 > 281.5/211/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 Kay....thank you for the words of encouragement. I think about the plateau it just makes me want to eat more protein and drink more water. Sure all those fatty foods come to mind, but it is just a thought. I know that if I had a taste of them I would just think it was okay and I don't want to do that. Today is my weigh and measure date at Curves. Hopefully if I am not down in weight, perhaps the inches are gone. I know that I am not alone with the hair thing and wonderful to have people here to listen. Thank you all for all your help. Shirley Dr. 12-30-03 281.5/211/150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 I had so much hair loss it was scary! The only thing that helped me was that I have so much hair no one but me and noticed. It came out in handfuls. I will admit to NOT taking my vitmins as I should.It lasted for like three months. I started using a shampoo called Murad and started taking my vitmins everyday and its slowly stopped falling out. Shell > > > > Hello All, > > > > My surgery date is October 14th!!!! I got butterflies 3 days ago, > > and then they went away. I am ready for the life change that > awaits me. It has been an interesting process to get to this point > and took a total of 9 months from that first piece of paper to > getting to the table. I have been reading the recent posts > questioning hair loss. Does anyone have any words of wisdom > regarding hair loss and rate of loss on a female that already had > short, thin hard to grow hair? Just thinking about the future. Any > info would be greatly appreciated. > > > > Thanks, > > Marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 , thanks for sharing some of your precious energy to chime in on this! : - ) BTW, I also purchased a biotin supplement at Wal-Mart for about 4 bucks (1500 mcg tablets) and I just started taking one a day with all my other supplements. Too soon to tell if it will help me, but my other friend who had WLS and is a cosmetologist swears by it. - Lesa - Hair Loss Hi everyone Im still kinda slow answering posts as I tire so easily. When I began losing my hair I took a capsule called Biotin, available at stores like GNC. It helped and eventually stopped all together. I did lose it in handfulls though and it was scary while it was happening. It has all grown back and no one could ever see any bald spots. Huggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I am watching the view today and one of the topics was a volumizer. I did not catch the name of the product and will check when it is online after 4:00 pm today. but I wanted anyone who can catch it at a different time to watch that segment. I will post later the name of the product as it makes it look quite fuller! thx Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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