My hair is falling out

Hey, how are you? I knew this was coming, I just wasn't prepared for it. I really like my hair.  Maybe I could wear Bandana's too. Hmmmm You got me thinking now. Kelly

Kelly,  You have the most gorgeous hair!  Just dont make the mistake of trying to hold onto it, and see how much you lose in the course of a day, I did, and cried!! My friend,and hairdresser looked at my head yesterday, and was so excited because she is seeing new growth!!! its gray, but its new! I take on an average of 10 biotin a day, my dietician said that whatever I dont need, my body will release, so not to worry, so I probably over do it! I used to have thick hair, but over the years the top has gotten thinner and thinner, so I really freaked when it started to fall out, I didnt think i had enough to lose, but, as everyone else said, it will pass, it is just tough when you first notice it!

Betsy, Thank you. Congrat's on the new growth! 10 Biotin a day? Wow, I'd better start taking more. What Mg. are you taking? How did your party go? kelly

Kelly,  I take 5 1000 mcg in the early am, then the same in the afternoon. I have also noticed it helps with my energy levels. mine are really small, so they dont bother me.  The party was fantastic, thanks far asking. I was a bit nervous, but it was a fun bunch, so I made it through!! If I dont talk to you before hand, have a fabulous, wonderful vacation, and enjoy the sun!!! You are such an amazing addition to an already wonderful group, I am so glad to have met you!

Betsy, Wow, I will have to start taking more. I need to buy a different dose. Is there a difference between Mcg and mg?  I'm also glad that I met you, this is a wonderful bunch of people. I feel very comfortable with everyone. I used to be very shy, I'm getting better as time goes by.  Thanks, I am looking so forward to this vacation. Relaxation and walking the beach. Our condo is on the 1st floor right on the beach with a Lanai facing the ocean. Were staying at the Pelicans Roost on Sanibel Island in Florida, Can't wait. I'll put pictures in my profile when we get back. Kelly

Unfortunately, protein and biotin probably won't even help. It's just something that comes with WLS that you have to live with. I had little hair before WLS so after I started losing, I got a lot of comments about my thin/fine hair. It stopped falling out about 11 months out, but it never grew back to where it was before surgery. That's one of the worst thing about WLS for me, but again, there's nothing you can do about it except cut your hair short - it makes it look fuller.

Farrah, Thanks for posting. I don't think I could ever cut my hair short again. That would kill me. Kelly

How many mcg are you taking?  I take a 5000 mcg capsule every day.  And unlike Farah, I DO think it helps.  I've been on it for years, thanksto my thyroid issues.  I've had thin hair for a long time.  And when I forget, or run out for a few days, I can tell that my hair comes out all that much more heavily!  When I'm on it?  Not so much.  It won't STOP the hair loss.  But I think it helps MINIMIZE the hair loss.  And every bit helps!  

Darla, I'm taking 100 mg. 3 times a day. Is mcg different? Holy crap 5000, I'm not abviously not taking enough.  I also think it helps.  I also have Thyroid issues, at first my hair was affected but no more. I'm feeling a little better about it this morning. I keep telling myself, there's really not much I can do and stressing myself over it will only make it worse. Nummy, I just ate a breakfast burrito. It was tasty. Sorry got side tracked. Let me know if there's a difference between mg and mcg. Kelly

I believe 100 mcg = 10 mg, so 5000 mcg would = 500 mg. Any nurses out there care to clarify?