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05-10-2007, 08:05 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,439
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
267 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
118 lb Weight Loss:
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44.1947565543 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8254394531 BMI Start:
25.5729980469 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  A hairy question
Hey everyone......Was just wondering about hair loss. Ive been reading lots of interesting and helpful information on this site. My question is about the hair loss. From what Im reading most people tend to start loosing around 3 months. Ive also read that people take some type of vitamin Ive been reading. Do people take this ahead of time to help when you get to the 3 month stage. Im at 1 month post op right now. Or would this be something you take when your hair starts falling out. Also, where do you get this product or vitamin? Is it a perscription from your doctor or do you go into a health food store or something to purchase it? Thanks for any insight. " A new me"  |
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05-10-2007, 08:09 AM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Near St. Louis, MO.
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Weight Statistics 04/17/2007 Start Date:
April 30, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5"
Height:
296 lb Start Weight:
160 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.9459459459 % % Lost:
05/21/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.2515976331 BMI Start:
26.6224852071 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
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05-10-2007, 11:53 AM
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I think what you are asking about is Biotin. Do a search with that word, and you'll be able to pull up posts where it's mentioned. As for when to start taking it, most people start when they notice, but I think some started ahead.
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05-10-2007, 12:22 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,756
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
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I used the BIOTIN well before my surgery and i still thinned out a great bit during my rapid weight loss months. IT grows back and we dont go totally bald. IT was difficult to go thru, there is also a hair and nails vitamin at GNC that some rave about but it really seems to only help the new gorwth not stop the thinning that goes on. HUGS!
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05-10-2007, 01:42 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,439
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
267 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
118 lb Weight Loss:
-1 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.1947565543 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8254394531 BMI Start:
25.5729980469 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
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Hello again. Thanks so much Lisa & DocSanae for your imput. Where would I get this biotin? Is this a perscription or is it something I can buy over the counter?
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05-10-2007, 02:34 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,997
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.4474474474 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
26.6057525952 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Hey NewMe.... I'll be honest....I've gone thru soooo much studying....researching....and looking all over for info about hair loss. I started losing my hair around 5.5mos. I honestly don't think biotin made a difference - other than - I believe that taking biotin made me feel better....and REALLY helped my NAILS! (it may have helped the health of my hair...maybe promoting growth...but honestly DID NOT help the actually LOSS!) You are gonna lose what you are gonna lose. I've have read from multiple sources that what you do NOW....with taking your vitamins/protein etc will effect you THREE MONTHS down the road. If that is truly true...it would make since in my case. I had a difficult time around month 2.5 b/c I was moving....and my whole life was in transition. Actually had issues until I read this info in month 6.5ish....and had a consistant hair loss thru month 9. Now....around month 10 started noticing hair growth....and now have a BUNCH of 2inch hairs growing all over my head!!! It's quite HILARIOUS....b/c the 'body' I have in my hair is amazing....my hair is soooo FLUFFY!!! Here are some pictures!   And then...here is the back of my hair....cute and puffy.... So...another thing to remember....IT WILL GROW BACK!!! AND...Keep cutting it...it will look healthier!! 
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05-10-2007, 05:57 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 2,439
Weight Statistics April 11th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4"
Height:
267 lb Start Weight:
149 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
118 lb Weight Loss:
-1 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.1947565543 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 45.8254394531 BMI Start:
25.5729980469 BMI Current:
25.7446289062 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |
Thanks Deborah for the info and photos. That made me feel better. Your hair is nice and healthy looking and has alot of body. I can only hope. I am at one month out right now. I do take a daily multi vitamin and Im also on this other vitamin perscribed thru my surgeon, but that I believe is mosting for iron and something else.What kind of vitamins did you take? And where did you get the biotin? Is it sold over the counter? thanks again for the photos. Sherrie sherDjrttorsd |
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05-10-2007, 08:15 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,614
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10"
Height:
363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
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Deborah i will say one thing, when post comes up and if you can show a picture you do. And that helps. I remember the picture the showed when you dyed your hair and how it come out. Its good to see you again on here posting. A NEW ME listen to these gals they know what there talkin about ....... And Lisa you another one that will show a picture to help someone along when needed. Your both just great women. We are all lucky you gals are around to help us before during and after.... |
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05-10-2007, 10:22 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
Posts: 2,997
Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
333 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
158 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.4474474474 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
26.6057525952 BMI Current:
23.5650951557 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass |  Thanks....and.... ....I'm glad that I can help!!! Sherrie - you are right, so I'm glad that my experiences can help! Quote:
I bought Biotin at the health food store.....and then replenished at GNC. I bought the maximum amount that they suggested....5000 just know you have to take it with food - something that has 'fat' in it because Biotin needs 'fat' to attach itself to, or it will just go directly out your body as waste. Vickie - I'm thrilled to be back on 'here & there' too! I've been very very busy lately...and love the weather here in NYC right now....not too hot....and taking my daughter to the park!!  (Some of you may know my history....but, that was one of the things that drove me to WLS - that I was afraid of taking 'Bella to the park b/c if she ran I'd not be able to catch her....well...now, I chase her...and we have sooo much fun!!!) I'm glad to help wherever possible....and post whatever I can!! Glad my 'hair experience' has helped....It's helped me just sharing!! So thrilled to know ALL you women & men!!! 
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05-11-2007, 01:16 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clovis, CA
Posts: 8
Weight Statistics 1/2006 Start Date:
11/21/2006 Surgery Date:
Height: 352 lb Start Weight:
240 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
112 lb Weight Loss:
105 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.8181818182 % % Lost:
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Hi all, i'm 6 months past sugery, and the information I got from my surgeon's office was that none of the vitamins/suppliments actually help prevent the hair loss & that hair should start growing back around 6 months after surgey (right where I am!) I'm been taking the Biotin with some wishful thinking, but I'm still shedding more than my cat. -Summer
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