almost a year out and hair is thinning

OK so I know the hair thinning is so normal for  us.But isnt it usually early out in the process? I thought you were past that at about 6 months or so.Well I am a year out this month and now all the sudden Im noticing my hair will not grow and is feeling very thin.I usually have the thickest hair.Not currently and Its got me worried.What is causing this,I get my protien in.Im not everyday faithful on my vitamans but pretty darn close.What,if anything can I do to help this so it doesnt get to bad.And how long does it usually last?

my husbands aunt is an RNY post op too.  I think she is 3-4 years out and her hair just started to thin about 4 months ago.  All her numbers are good from her blood draws and she says she gets in her protein and fluids.  
So know you are not the only one.


Sarah

I'd be surprised if she was losing hair that far out and it was not due to a vitamin or mineral deficiency of some kind.  Unfortunately, docs don't always order all the labs that we probably ought to get done.  I wonder if she has some deficiency that hasn't been checked for?

I don't know what could be causing the hair loss at 1 year out as I am a new post-op (15 weeks tomorrow). However, I have heard a lot of people mention that the Nioxin hair products will help your hair grow back quicker. It will not prevent the loss, but it should help it to grow faster. Also, Biotin and Zince are supposed to also help the hair to grow faster. I have been taking both the zinc and biotin albeit not everyday... and so far so good. I have not noticed any abnormal hair loss and my hair is growing like crazy. I have even had people mention to me how long my hair is getting. I use Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Conditioner which is supposed to cleanse and stimulate the scalp which helps the hair to grow. I hope you find something that will help. Good luck.

I have heard of hair thinning at a year out.  It's one of the body's reactions to large weight loss.  As mentioned the vitamin products are your best active treatment.  The other thing, and if you can by it in a bottle let me know, is time.  It will come back. 

Have you had labs done lately?  A year out it's probably not a reaction to the anesthesia and other stuff that happens typically a couple months after surgery.