hair loss

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>From: " byteme " <byteme@...>

> For those poor spouses of people who have to live with this, good

>luck. My wife was almost hysterical for 2 months, and had started to get

>wig catalogs, and scarfs. The only way I knew she had lost any hair was

>that she kept pointing it out after she washed her hair.

I know how she feels! When I got finished showering the tub would be full

of hair! I couldn't believe I could loose that much. My hair was

everywhere, all over the house. But I still seemed to have plenty left on

my head somehow!

Claudine

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Dear Virginia:

Just being there, is all anyone could ask. But, if you have any

extra hair, I could use some, especially in the " male pattern baldness "

spots. But, seriously, most people who experience hair loss do so, on

average, about the 6th week to 4 months. In many cases the loss

decreases before therapy is done, and, while I am sure there must be one

person in the World who would change this statement, everyone who has

lost hair that I have seen or spoken to, quickly grows it back. Also,

their hair is usually thicker, and sometimes comes in differently then

before the loss, ie: wavy when it was straight.

For those poor spouses of people who have to live with this, good

luck. My wife was almost hysterical for 2 months, and had started to get

wig catalogs, and scarfs. The only way I knew she had lost any hair was

that she kept pointing it out after she washed her hair. But, thankfully

that is past us, and it is growing back to her liking. The only word of

caution, watch the sun so you do not get burned, which goes for any

prescribed medications. Marty

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In a message dated 4/26/01 12:39:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

kleiny41@... writes:

> For the people that have experienced hair loss, how long did yours

> last??????

>

> Any miracle suggestions?

>

Yes almost all of us have experienced this to some degree, of course some of

us more than others. I think it usually lasts on average 4-6 months I hope

you knew about this and were not totally unprepared. The only miracle

suggestion is time... my personal salvation with this has been mousse, light

teasing and hair spray. I am 9 1/2 months out and am finally taking smaller

handfulls out of my hairbrush everyday Sorry :-(

[Guest guest]

I knew about the hair loss. I lost my hair before when I had undiagnosed

thyroid disease and it grew back beautifully in this weird multicolored way.

I'm hoping it grows back this time too.

I have plenty of hair everywhere else!

>From: raventmb@...

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: Hair loss

>Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2001 13:01:55 EDT

>

>In a message dated 4/26/01 12:39:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

>kleiny41@... writes:

>

>

> > For the people that have experienced hair loss, how long did yours

> > last??????

> >

> > Any miracle suggestions?

> >

>

>Yes almost all of us have experienced this to some degree, of course some

>of

>us more than others. I think it usually lasts on average 4-6 months I hope

>you knew about this and were not totally unprepared. The only miracle

>suggestion is time... my personal salvation with this has been mousse,

>light

>teasing and hair spray. I am 9 1/2 months out and am finally taking

>smaller

>handfulls out of my hairbrush everyday Sorry :-(

>

>

>

>

>

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some say msm, almond oil, flax seed oil /vit and hair pieces and wiggs and

me i just cut my hair in layers and --think will have to try the mousse and

teasing if all goes worse lolololollo

Re: Hair loss

> In a message dated 4/26/01 12:39:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> kleiny41@... writes:

>

>

> > For the people that have experienced hair loss, how long did yours

> > last??????

> >

> > Any miracle suggestions?

> >

>

> Yes almost all of us have experienced this to some degree, of course some

of

> us more than others. I think it usually lasts on average 4-6 months I

hope

> you knew about this and were not totally unprepared. The only miracle

> suggestion is time... my personal salvation with this has been mousse,

light

> teasing and hair spray. I am 9 1/2 months out and am finally taking

smaller

> handfulls out of my hairbrush everyday Sorry

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi to all,

I have read posts about hair loss, but nothing about when it stops and how

long it lasts.

Please inform.

Romy

3/12/01

298/263/165

Re: doctor checkup info

Just FYI, at both clinics I attended, someone asked about Citrucel in

Caplet form, and Dr R said No way hosea. Someone asked abotu some

kind of wafer, and he someone reluctantly said that it might be

okay. I'd serisously consider taking your citrucel ladies.

> try citrucel in capsule form that is the ONLY way I can get it down

too. I

> found it at Kmart/Walmart.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Romy,

As I understand it (and have experienced it)

You START losing hair around month 3 and STOP losing it around month 6.

I am sure people are different on those times as well as how much they lost.

Take care,

Kristi in AL

Romy Braunstein wrote:

> Hi to all,

> I have read posts about hair loss, but nothing about when it stops and how

> long it lasts.

> Please inform.

> Romy

> 3/12/01

> 298/263/165

>

> Re: doctor checkup info

>

> Just FYI, at both clinics I attended, someone asked about Citrucel in

> Caplet form, and Dr R said No way hosea. Someone asked abotu some

> kind of wafer, and he someone reluctantly said that it might be

> okay. I'd serisously consider taking your citrucel ladies.

>

>

>

>

> > try citrucel in capsule form that is the ONLY way I can get it down

> too. I

> > found it at Kmart/Walmart.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I lost hair from about 3 to 9 months. At 13 months my hair is about back to

normal with lots of new hair coming in also, so it may end up being thicker than

before. Nothing you can injest is going to shortcircuit this process--just grin

and bear it. Most of us don't get it enough to be noticeable, although most had

to alter their usual hairsyles in some way--usually a shorter cut. A few people

had to get wigs.

Pat

Re: doctor checkup info

Just FYI, at both clinics I attended, someone asked about Citrucel in

Caplet form, and Dr R said No way hosea. Someone asked abotu some

kind of wafer, and he someone reluctantly said that it might be

okay. I'd serisously consider taking your citrucel ladies.

> try citrucel in capsule form that is the ONLY way I can get it down

too. I

> found it at Kmart/Walmart.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

i have been really lucky.... my hair loss fell out in GOBS at 4.5

months. now about 6 weeks later it is back to normal fallout just a

few each shampoo. i say drink protein and take your vits. i really

feel that is important for a quick recovery from the fallout and a

shorter duration. be well everyone!

S in VA

248/174/145

11-16-00

> > try citrucel in capsule form that is the ONLY way I can get it

down

> too. I

> > found it at Kmart/Walmart.

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Wow, . I bet that 'bout knocked you over when the doctor told you how

beautiful you are. I am sure he was genuine. Wonder if he has any idea how

very much that meant to you? That's wonderful! And I bet you are a beautiful

woman!

Love from Oklahoma,

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Margaret! Mine had done what you're describing for years now. Maybe

it won't affect me much, only time will tell.

Mine comes out in my hands when I rub mousse into it.

It also comes out in my hairbrush. Not in clumps for

me, anyway. Strand by strand. I never had thick hair

- but now my poor ponytail is about 1/2 inch in

diameter. I am afraid to get it cut off right now

because it is so thin. At least I can pull it back.

I am looking forward to the growing back phase.

Margaret in St. Louis

MGB 12/13/00

250 / 173

--- WadeAnd@... wrote:

> I'm not quite 2 months post-op, so I haven't

> experienced any hair loss. But I do have a question

> about it, should it happen. I have a head full of

> thick hair. When most lose their hair does it come

> out in clumps or what? My hair comes a little below

> my shoulders- - - do most have to change to a short

> hair style? I'm not real concerned about it, I

> figure it'll grow back, but I want to be prepared so

> not to get a big shock. I have always shed like a

> dog anyway, and don't know why. I've been drinking

> at least one protein shake a day, will that help

> prevent the hair loss?

>

> If anyone has any answers, I'd like to hear what you

> have to say. Thanks so much!

>

> In Friendship,

>

> in Ok

[Guest guest]

Mine comes out in my hands when I rub mousse into it.

It also comes out in my hairbrush. Not in clumps for

me, anyway. Strand by strand. I never had thick hair

- but now my poor ponytail is about 1/2 inch in

diameter. I am afraid to get it cut off right now

because it is so thin. At least I can pull it back.

I am looking forward to the growing back phase.

Margaret in St. Louis

MGB 12/13/00

250 / 173

--- WadeAnd@... wrote:

> I'm not quite 2 months post-op, so I haven't

> experienced any hair loss. But I do have a question

> about it, should it happen. I have a head full of

> thick hair. When most lose their hair does it come

> out in clumps or what? My hair comes a little below

> my shoulders- - - do most have to change to a short

> hair style? I'm not real concerned about it, I

> figure it'll grow back, but I want to be prepared so

> not to get a big shock. I have always shed like a

> dog anyway, and don't know why. I've been drinking

> at least one protein shake a day, will that help

> prevent the hair loss?

>

> If anyone has any answers, I'd like to hear what you

> have to say. Thanks so much!

>

> In Friendship,

>

> in OK

>

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Hey ,

I have really thick hair too. I cut my hair short before surgery so

that when it did fall out there were not these big long hairs to

deal with....only short little ones.....I think by seeing less hair

laying around on my pillow, in my shower and on my brush, it

helped me to worry less.

I could tell my hair was not as full, however, even with all my hair

loss......not one person....not even my hairdresser, noticed my

hair was thinning.

And I remember when I met from Raliegh, she said the

same thing.....her hair fell out but only she noticed because it

was so thick to begin with.

Now some of our good friends on this list lost so much hair they

had to wear hair pieces or wigs.....and maybe some of them had

thick hair to begin with, but for me, even though I saw fallen hair

every where, it was not very obvious to others.

So I guess what I am saying is to keep in mind that if you have

thick long hair, you will see lots more hair falling out than you

would if you have thick short hair. And I was glad I cut my hair

because no matter how prepared I was for hair loss.....it freaked

me out when it started happening and at 9 months post....it is

still falling out. And still I am the only one who can tell.

Hope you have the same luck!

Beth in Florida

> I'm not quite 2 months post-op, so I haven't experienced any

hair loss. But I do have a question about it, should it happen. I

have a head full of thick hair. When most lose their hair does it

come out in clumps or what? My hair comes a little below my

shoulders- - - do most have to change to a short hair style? I'm

not real concerned about it, I figure it'll grow back, but I want to be

prepared so not to get a big shock. I have always shed like a

dog anyway, and don't know why. I've been drinking at least one

protein shake a day, will that help prevent the hair loss?

>

> If anyone has any answers, I'd like to hear what you have to

say. Thanks so much!

>

> In Friendship,

>

> in OK

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Margaret

My hair is coming out too, but so far no on notices but me. My beatican did

have me cut it a little shorter with long layers, it is about 2 inches off

my shoulders, she said this will help it to appear thicker than my long one

length

Re: Hair Loss

Mine comes out in my hands when I rub mousse into it.

It also comes out in my hairbrush. Not in clumps for

me, anyway. Strand by strand. I never had thick hair

- but now my poor ponytail is about 1/2 inch in

diameter. I am afraid to get it cut off right now

because it is so thin. At least I can pull it back.

I am looking forward to the growing back phase.

Margaret in St. Louis

MGB 12/13/00

250 / 173

--- WadeAnd@... wrote:

> I'm not quite 2 months post-op, so I haven't

> experienced any hair loss. But I do have a question

> about it, should it happen. I have a head full of

> thick hair. When most lose their hair does it come

> out in clumps or what? My hair comes a little below

> my shoulders- - - do most have to change to a short

> hair style? I'm not real concerned about it, I

> figure it'll grow back, but I want to be prepared so

> not to get a big shock. I have always shed like a

> dog anyway, and don't know why. I've been drinking

> at least one protein shake a day, will that help

> prevent the hair loss?

>

> If anyone has any answers, I'd like to hear what you

> have to say. Thanks so much!

>

> In Friendship,

>

> in OK

>

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Margaret,

I had to cut my hair. It was getting entirely too stringy, it actually LOOKS

BETTER! I have had lots of compliments, it is cut in a bob now, and it

really does look better. Call me crazy, I am saving my shower hair, to see

how much I am losing only in the shower. I have enough for a good wig! It

is quite sad! You might want to consider a " new do " .

MGB 12/20

[Guest guest]

No, it doesn't come out in clumps, but hair by hair--it just gets thinner. Mine

was mostly around my face and on the top front. The back never thinned, and now

it is as thick as ever, or perhaps thicker.

Pat

Hair Loss

I'm not quite 2 months post-op, so I haven't experienced any hair loss. But I

do have a question about it, should it happen. I have a head full of thick

hair. When most lose their hair does it come out in clumps or what? My hair

comes a little below my shoulders- - - do most have to change to a short hair

style? I'm not real concerned about it, I figure it'll grow back, but I want to

be prepared so not to get a big shock. I have always shed like a dog anyway,

and don't know why. I've been drinking at least one protein shake a day, will

that help prevent the hair loss?

If anyone has any answers, I'd like to hear what you have to say. Thanks so

much!

In Friendship,

in OK

[Guest guest]

Can you imagine the next guy who gets more than a handshake from me?????????

I might end up killing the poor guy!!! (if he's lucky that is!)

Re: Hair Loss

I am SO READY for a new " do " ! My problem is I have

had Long hair since the age of 5 and I don't know what

to do with it! I need some help. I have been

gradually cutting it an inch or 2 at a time. It was

way down my back for years - now it is just past my

shoulders. I guess I am trying to get my nerve up to

really cut it. With it being so darn thin I am afraid

it will just lay there limp on my head (kind of like

Velluci's famous handshake

I am ready for suggestions. Wish I lived near Trudy -

she could tell me what to do. (LOL)

Margaret in St. Louis

--- rahluv2tch@... wrote:

> Margaret,

>

> I had to cut my hair. It was getting entirely too

> stringy, it actually LOOKS

> BETTER! I have had lots of compliments, it is cut

> in a bob now, and it

> really does look better. Call me crazy, I am saving

> my shower hair, to see

> how much I am losing only in the shower. I have

> enough for a good wig! It

> is quite sad! You might want to consider a " new

> do " .

>

>

> MGB 12/20

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

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I am SO READY for a new " do " ! My problem is I have

had Long hair since the age of 5 and I don't know what

to do with it! I need some help. I have been

gradually cutting it an inch or 2 at a time. It was

way down my back for years - now it is just past my

shoulders. I guess I am trying to get my nerve up to

really cut it. With it being so darn thin I am afraid

it will just lay there limp on my head (kind of like

Velluci's famous handshake

I am ready for suggestions. Wish I lived near Trudy -

she could tell me what to do. (LOL)

Margaret in St. Louis

--- rahluv2tch@... wrote:

> Margaret,

>

> I had to cut my hair. It was getting entirely too

> stringy, it actually LOOKS

> BETTER! I have had lots of compliments, it is cut

> in a bob now, and it

> really does look better. Call me crazy, I am saving

> my shower hair, to see

> how much I am losing only in the shower. I have

> enough for a good wig! It

> is quite sad! You might want to consider a " new

> do " .

>

>

> MGB 12/20

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

>

>

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> > Margaret,

> >

> > I had to cut my hair. It was getting entirely too

> > stringy, it actually LOOKS

> > BETTER! I have had lots of compliments, it is cut

> > in a bob now, and it

> > really does look better. Call me crazy, I am saving

> > my shower hair, to see

> > how much I am losing only in the shower. I have

> > enough for a good wig! It

> > is quite sad! You might want to consider a " new

> > do " .

> >

> >

> > MGB 12/20

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > removed]

> >

> >

>

>

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--MArgaret,

I know exactly how you are feeling!. I had long thick hair to the

middle of my back .I t was my securrity blanket, it covered my tennis

huge arms........! My hair was so thick and long I could leave the

house naked no bra..... cause the hair covered everything!

The thinning on top lead me to trim it shorter and shorter

..........for every size I went down I cut it. Now I have it gradually

layered on top and about an 2 inches below my shoulders. I also had it

cut to look like it is fuller than it is,texture- and I love it!!!

Plus I put some highlights in it and I m pleased with the outcome.

It's growing back and I dont think I ;ll have it one length again, I

love it layered!

Experiment and enjoy the new you!

Lori

In @y..., Margaret Bell <igs4me2001@y...> wrote:

> I am SO READY for a new " do " ! My problem is I have

> had Long hair since the age of 5 and I don't know what

> to do with it! I need some help. I have been

> gradually cutting it an inch or 2 at a time. It was

> way down my back for years - now it is just past my

> shoulders. I guess I am trying to get my nerve up to

> really cut it. With it being so darn thin I am afraid

> it will just lay there limp on my head (kind of like

> Velluci's famous handshake

> I am ready for suggestions. Wish I lived near Trudy -

> she could tell me what to do. (LOL)

>

> Margaret in St. Louis

>

>

>

> --- rahluv2tch@a... wrote:

> > Margaret,

> >

> > I had to cut my hair. It was getting entirely too

> > stringy, it actually LOOKS

> > BETTER! I have had lots of compliments, it is cut

> > in a bob now, and it

> > really does look better. Call me crazy, I am saving

> > my shower hair, to see

> > how much I am losing only in the shower. I have

> > enough for a good wig! It

> > is quite sad! You might want to consider a " new

> > do " .

> >

> >

> > MGB 12/20

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > removed]

> >

> >

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

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In a message dated 5/25/2001 3:18:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

igs4me2001@... writes:

> I am SO READY for a new " do " ! My problem is I have

> had Long hair since the age of 5 and I don't know what

> to do with it! I need some help. I have been

> gradually cutting it an inch or 2 at a time. It was

> way down my back for years - now it is just past my

> shoulders. I guess I am trying to get my nerve up to

> really cut it. With it being so darn thin I am afraid

> it will just lay there limp on my head (kind of like

> Velluci's famous handshake

> I am ready for suggestions. Wish I lived near Trudy -

> she could tell me what to do. (LOL)

>

> Margaret in St. Louis

>

>

>

>

Hi Margaret. I own a salon in FL and we offer a computer imaging service to

our clients. We take a digital picture of them and then we go through about

600 styles. They can then choose which ones they like the best. It is so much

better to see the results before making a committment. You should see if

there are any local salons that offer this same service. It is worth the

money! Good luck!

Terri :^)

[Guest guest]

my hairdresser cut mine in a longish shag -- with bangs -- i never had

bangs --but i know how you feel i have always had long hair but it just

got to stringy and thin but it looks pretty healthy and fuller for sure

now di

Re: Hair Loss

>

> > > Margaret,

> > >

> > > I had to cut my hair. It was getting entirely too

> > > stringy, it actually LOOKS

> > > BETTER! I have had lots of compliments, it is cut

> > > in a bob now, and it

> > > really does look better. Call me crazy, I am saving

> > > my shower hair, to see

> > > how much I am losing only in the shower. I have

> > > enough for a good wig! It

> > > is quite sad! You might want to consider a " new

> > > do " .

> > >

> > >

> > > MGB 12/20

> > >

> > >

> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> > > removed]

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Terri,

I can certainly relate to the hair falling out, as mine did for a month or

two, and now has levelled off after the 7th month. I had my MGB under Dr

Rutledge on Oct 20, 2000, and feel like a new woman. I take the vitamins 3x

a day, and some extra calcium too. As far as the Citricil goes, it makes me

naseauted, and I have been fine without it. It is so great to feel good, and

not have to take diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol medication. My

clothes are hanging off me, and I plan to start shopping for some new ones.

You and all the other friends who have gone through this surgery are an

inspiration.

Love,

Kate Felton

Louisburg, NC

[Guest guest]

Hi again, Terri,

I have lost 66 pounds in all since Oct 20.

Love,

Kate

[Guest guest]

DrR posted about taking zinc sulfate for hair loss. He said 1 200mg tablet

3 times a day. It helps to slow the hair loss. I too am having hair loss.

When it first started, it was coming out in handfulls. But it isn't that

noticable to others. I have hair everywhere in my house. I vaccuum and

vaccuum. But it has slowed down now. So it does stop. It usually lasts

about 4 months. I am getting my zinc sulfate today. But I also take 3

vitamins a day as well as the citrucell 2 times a day.

But I am very pleased with my surgery. 89 pounds gone for good in 5 months.

Teri

Anchorage

----Original Message Follows----

From: " " <wendygarcia@...>

Reply-

Subject: Re: Re: My 4 month update

Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:44:00 -0400

Hi there,

I saw your post, I too had the surgery on 2-7-01. I'm trying to remember

you. Congratulations on your 80lb loss! That's great. I have lost 64 pounds

so far. I started at 216, so Iam 152. I feel great and like you have had no

problems except for in the very beginning. I was nauseated for three weeks.

I am just starting to experience hair loss and am quite frightened about it.

Has anyone else had hair loss and how much? When does it stop. I pull out so

much just brushing or washing it. I only take a mulitivitamin twice a

day-that's it. I have never taken Citrucel because I do not need to.Is there

a paricular vitamin that would benefit the hair situation? Once again,

congrats and I am glad you are doing well. I hope others post about their

four month update as well. Take care.

in WV.

216/152/?

>From: dmalony@...

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: My 4 month update

>Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2001 17:33:01 -0000

>

>You should be more than fairly pleased. That is an awesome 4 mo.

>report. Don't forget that many are loosing great as well. The

>surgery falls on a bell curve like so many other things in life.

>

>Best Wishes -

>Laurie-

>

>

>-- In @y..., futrwarden@a... wrote:

> > Hi group,

> > I do not post too often but read everyday. I had my surgery 4

>months ago exactly and I am fairly pleased with my results so far. I

>have lost 80 pounds since my surgery and have had NO problems. I

>threw up twice when I drank real fast after meals but that was my

>fault. I do the whey protein thing every morning (from GNC) and take

>tons of vitamins....I have to be honest that I don't take my citrucel

>as often as I should I HATE THAT STUFF. I have had hair loss but not

>too severe yet.

> > I am very worried about all the " slow losing " going on lately and

>my weight loss sure has slowed down but I won't panic until it stops.

> I weigh in once a week and try not to get too obsessive about it but

>that is hard to do...I know all the post ops know what I mean.

> > I would do this over in a heartbeat, I feel 100% better, look

>better and am healthier. I recently got my waist length hair cut to

>my shoulders and I love it. I have been burning up my sewing machine

>taking all my clothes in so I really have no idea what size I actually

>wear. I am 5'11 " and was on the high end before surgery so I have a

>long way to go but feel I've started off pretty good.

> > All pre-ops hang in there it is surely worth the wait!I hope my

>littermate and friend (SLK--you know who you are) post their

>anniversary for us I can't wait to hear how they are doing.

> > If I can ever answer any questions please email me anytime.

> > in NC

> > MGB 2/7/01

> > -80 disgusting pounds forever :}

>

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