Hair Nightmare...

We can be "fuzzy headed" together, my Sleeve Sister!  I never had super thick hair to begin with but since I kept the weight after having my kiddos all those years ago, I had a decent amount of hair.  Now I just want it to grow out already!  I am seriously contemplating a wig but a good one is going to be expensive! 

I can't decide if I should go "wild woman" crazy short hair or try to use gels/waxes to slick it down.  Currently I have permanent "bed head" even when I try to hard to tame it.  I use all natural shampoo and conditioner but have colored it a couple of times in the last 10 months.  I am trying to not be "overprocessed" so my hair has a chance but I it's so hideous now...

Not that I would wish this on anyone, but I am glad to know I am not the only one out there with this problem!  Take care Jennifer!

 More important than vitamins is protein. How much protein are getting in a day?  If anyone is protein-starved, they'll be prone to hair loss, whether or not they had surgery. 

Like others said, it could be hormonal as well. (thyroid)

Yes, protein intake is such a big part of the hair loss issue (in general).  I personally think 60 grams is truly "bare minimum" and we need to be shooting for 80 or more grams per day.

I am taking estrogen too for hormonal stuff because I had to give up my ovaries back in 2004 (I had hysterectomy parts 1 & 2 due to cancer stuff.)  I am considered post menopausal because of this...maybe I need to weigh in this issue.  Supposedly "post menopausal" women have thinner hair...will have to check on that...

I am so sorry about your hair and totally understand and I am very scared with you. I started Biotin 5000mcg. My hair is thick and prior to surgery I go every 4 weeks I get it thinned, but since my 2 surgeries 11/23 & 12/16 my hair is thinning. The tub clogged up and it was gross I pulled out 3 big clumps and I was disgusted. In feel your pain.

Wow, you had surgeried 3 weeks apart?  Poor thing!  Hope you are doing okay!

I am taking the 5000mcg of Biotin too but just started about a month ago.  I have seen the biggest clumps come out in the bathtub, something about washing it that seems to give the hair follicles permission to detach (in my opinion.)

Thanks for the support!  I hope you are recovering okay from your recent surgeries...

I am post menopausal also and definately think that has something to do with it. About 8 yrs ago my hair was very thick and I would never have thought I would ever lose this much hair and that it woud be so thin. At 50 yrs old I started going through menopause and it started falling out. It was not too bad until I had VSG and now it is bad!!!!! I am worried that it will not grow back as other speak of because of the menopause issue. I also got my hair cut shorter yesterday to try and give it some body and my hairdresser could not believe the difference. SHe does not know about my VSG (very opinionated) and thinks it is my thyroid (I have hypothyroidism also for about 20 yrs now).
I hope you do as well with your hair regrowth as you have done with your weight loss!!
Please keep us informed as I would like to know what a year out holds for me!!