hair loss

[Guest guest]

I just want to Thank you all for the replies to my hair loss problem. It is

so nice to know you guys are out there and willing to share in the joy and

frustration of this surgery. I don't post a lot but am an avid reader and

feel a real connection to you all. I wish all of you the best and talk to

you soon. I'll let you know if anything works.

Holly

228/166

08/22/02

Re: Hair loss

> Hi Holly-

> Oh yes, we know all about that hair loss <G>. It usually begins

> around the 4th month and continues until around the 10th month. I

> have read many things that are supposed to help - but I have never

> read of anything stopping it.

>

> Some people say to up your protein, some say to take zinc (start with

> a small dose and work up or it will make you very sick), some say to

> use Nioxin shampoo, some say to use Head & Shoulders (it has zinc in

> it), some say to take fish oil capsules, MSM or biotin. You can try

> it all - and let us know if you think any of it worked.

>

> I lost a LOT of hair and was just about to invest in a wig when it

> stopped at 10 months. It grew back in better than before. It seems

> to just be something that we have to endure for a few months and I

> can tell you that it was definitely worth it.

>

> Margaret in St. Louis

> MGB 12/13/00

> 250 / 160

>

>

>

>

> >

> > Hello everyone,

> > I guess it is my turn to ask the question about hair loss. I

> have read the posts earlier but when it is not happening to you it

> does not seem to be important. Anyway, I am 4 1/2 months out and

> have lost 61 pounds so far. My hair is coming out in huge clumps

> when I wash it and then falling out all over the place during the

> day. I am starting to get scared. Can anyone tell me the name of

> the medicine or vitamins they are taking to stop hair loss. I am

> taking my multi-vitamins and calicum supplement daily. Please help.

> >

> > Holly

> > 228/167

> >

> >

> >

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Three good links for information on hairloss. Biotin, omega 3 oils, and

protein are things to take to help prevent hair loss.

in SC

[Guest guest]

Holly,I went to Statesville with a friend to have her MGB this week-end and

the hair care center had all the Nioxin products 75% off.I bought them all!!

Hope they work! My hair loss has stopped,but my hair and scalp feels really

good after using these products.LOL.VIKKI-RN-NC/SC.MGB 06/07/2002.209/120.

[Guest guest]

Vickie where did you get the Nioxin products at 75% off. Can you mail order

from there?

Betty Pappas

Re: Hair loss

> Holly,I went to Statesville with a friend to have her MGB this week-end

and

> the hair care center had all the Nioxin products 75% off.I bought them

all!!

> Hope they work! My hair loss has stopped,but my hair and scalp feels

really

> good after using these products.LOL.VIKKI-RN-NC/SC.MGB 06/07/2002.209/120.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

Boy, I am really excited to " weigh-in " on this subject. I have been a

cosmetologist for 5 years. So I am going to add my two cents. On a daily

average a person will lose between 180 to 200 hairs a day. So if you don't

wash your hair everyday, say every other day that would be around 400 hairs.

which may seem like you are losing hair. I have noiced some hair loss but

not a signifigant amount. There is a professional product called Nioxin

which has a multitude of products, but they also have a drain stopper in

which you can catch your hair as you shampoo it if you are really conerned.

i highly reccomend it.

Also, on a completly different subject, I went to the doctor for my UTI. I

got medicine and after taking it only once I already feel better. Although I

got a severe beating with a wet noodle for not coming in sooner. won't make

that mistake again. Hope eveyone is having a great day. I am always willing

to be a contact for anyone just e-mail me privatley with your questions.

Thanks

Ecckhardt

rkeckhardt@...

306/244.5

1-9-03

Dr. R and Dr. H

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Below are three web sites/information from The Manual regarding hair loss.

My experience was that I had no success with the Nioxin. The Minoxidil did

stop the hair loss and I did not have any rebound hair loss after stopping

it's usage. I took the creatine, glutamine as well as biotin sub lingual

which was suggested by Dr. R.

There are those that swear by the Nioxin but I honestly used it as instructed

and found no change at the end of the 30 days in the amount of hair that I

was losing. Within 1 week, I noticed much less hair coming out from the

Minoxadil and no hair loss to 4-5 strands at 2 weeks. I have very thin, fine

hair and had a good bit of loss. Most of it has grown back in at this point,

but I'm still thinner than I was. Hoping for continued fill in of those thin

areas.

in SC 2-22-02 288-180 Dr. R

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[Guest guest]

,

I started losing hair at the fourth month and started using the Nioxin

shampoo and conditioner at month seven. It stopped the hair loss almost

immediately. I am now almost nine months post op and have noticed tiny

little hairs beginning to grow on my scalp again. You have lost a lot of

weight in a very short time and your body is just adjusting. Most of the

significant hair loss is supposed to stop around month ten.

I hope this helps you. You're really looking terrific!

--

Blessings upon you...

Jan Teel

MGB 10/21/02 (-57 lb.)

PS: Visit my forums at http://janteel.teelplanet.com/forums/

lsheffield wrote:

> Hey guys, this question is for those who are already past the

> hairloss stage, I am 7 1/2 months out from surgery, and my hair has

> been coming out at an alarming rate for 2 months now. I was under the

> impression that it would stop at around 7 months out, but mine shows

> no signs of stopping, and frankly, my hair is already thin enough. I

> am afraid that it is going to start looking really bad. How much

> longer before my body adjusts to the " shock " of surgery and all and

> stops? I am really concerned. I have done the zinc thing, and it has

> not phased it. I use the shampoo and conditioner and the pills, and

> nothing has helped.

>

> Please help!!!!!!!!!!

>

> Sheffield

> Concord, NC

> 11/26/02

> 261/171

> Dr. R.

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

My hair also came out at an alarming rate. Unfortunately, my hair didn't

slow down till, 10 months out. I'm now 12 months and it's finally stopped.

I'm noticing a litttle new growth. The texture has changed as well. It's

thin and kind of wirey. I took vitamins faithfully and not much will help.

Just wait it out.

in Michigan

278/141

7/10/02

From: " lsheffield " <LSheffield@...>

Reply-

" " < >

Subject: hair loss

Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2003 17:38:28 -0500

Hey guys, this question is for those who are already past the hairloss

stage, I am 7 1/2 months out from surgery, and my hair has been coming out

at an alarming rate for 2 months now. I was under the impression that it

would stop at around 7 months out, but mine shows no signs of stopping, and

frankly, my hair is already thin enough. I am afraid that it is going to

start looking really bad. How much longer before my body adjusts to the

" shock " of surgery and all and stops? I am really concerned. I have done

the zinc thing, and it has not phased it. I use the shampoo and conditioner

and the pills, and nothing has helped.

Please help!!!!!!!!!!

Sheffield

Concord, NC

11/26/02

261/171

Dr. R.

[Guest guest]

, have you had any bloodwork done? Perhaps you are not getting enough

protein. The only other things that I can think of to recommend to you are

taking

Biotin and a supplement at GNC called Hair, Nails, and Skin. I used the

Nioxin shampoo and conditioner faithfully. I started to get really worried about

it

at one point and my hairdresser suggested buying the Nioxin Scalp Therapy.

She said she has several clients who are undergoing Chemo that swear by it. It

is quite expensive (around $28 for a bottle) but I really think it works and it

lasts forever. It doesn't smell that great but you spray it all over your

scalp and rub it in after you get out of the shower. I would comb mine through

and then put my volumizing mousse through my hair. Once I dried and styled it,

you couldn't smell the Scalp Therapy. I used it maybe 3 times a week for about

a month or two and my hair came back thicker than before! Good luck, Alisha

Ackerman

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

Don't despair. The hair loss stops suddenly as it started. Mine started at

three months and was over at five months. The beauty of it is my hair came in

thicker than before. I've always had fine hair. I had a hair cut last week

which finally evened up my hair. By that I mean all the nehair growth is

grown out. I am 10 months out from surgery.

I take zinc tablets and use zinc shampoo. That is all. I had purchased all

the expensive products but took them back when Dr. Rutledge told us the zinc

was all that wa necessary.

Good luck!

[Guest guest]

check your gall bladder and liver function. Receding hair especially right receding could be gall stone problem.

Nana

Hair loss

I was wondering if anyone has had any clients lose their hair while undergoing weekly qxci sessions? My hair had one little thin area, but since I've been on the machine alot has fallen out all of a sudden.............................................

[Guest guest]

I thank God I have not had this happen to any of mine. Suggestion, take a look at your minerals. See if you are overdosing on some. Don't forget to much can also do damage.

Yours in Health,

Kathy cautionupahead <cautionupahead@...> wrote:

I was wondering if anyone has had any clients lose their hair while undergoing weekly qxci sessions? My hair had one little thin area, but since I've been on the machine alot has fallen out all of a sudden.............................................

[Guest guest]

-Hi Kim,

I wish I could tell you that you could keep this from happening. But

at about four to five months out I started to loose my hair. I did

two things that I'm sure helped. My protein was at around 50 to 60

grams a day. Too much protein will cause kidney stones and other

problems. I would not suggest upping your protein intake too much

with out checking with your Dr. The Nioxen treatment has the vitamins

and proteins your scalp needs topically. Use it after every shampoo.

I use the shampoo, scalp therapy and the treatment. I also take 1000

mgs of Biotin daily. This helps.

I also cut my hair to shoulder length to keep the weight from pulling

on the scalp. This helps too. Everyone is different with hair loss

and the amount they loose. I lost almost half of mine. But with in

about a month of using the Nioxen, It stopped coming out.

I have not lost any in the shower since. My hairdresser said two

weeks ago she could see new hair coming in all over " about a half an

inch long. I can see that at the front of my scalp. She also said

that I would see a noticeable difference in about six months.

I hope this helps a little.

Trish Dupeire

MGB 6/03/03 Statesville

251/163 5'4

Age 42

-- In , " Whitney " <KIMBWHIT@S...>

wrote:

> Hi All,

>

> Need some information on Hair Loss. I have just begun my 4th month

and

> notice lots of hair in my brush and some loss at the temple and

> breakage.

>

> I have been told if you bump up your protein this should help, also

> zinc will help and of course Nioxin. I have been doing all this,

maybe

> I am just impatient and will take some time to see the results.

>

> I need to know for anyone who has experienced this what did you bump

> your protein consumption up to? I am currently trying for 60g per

day

> but not really sure if this is enough. One friend, an RNY patient

told

> me she did 100g per day and the loss stopped. This seems like a

lot of

> protein and I am not sure I could even get all this in...

>

> Any tips from experienced hair loss persons would be welcome.

>

> Thanks

> Kim Whitney

> Dr. H 10-20-03

> 273-228

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim,

I had a tremendous hair loss at about 6 months out. I bought some ZMA at

GNC & it is almost back to normal. I had tried everything that was

suggested on this site, & the ZMA is the only thing that made a difference

for me.

Gayle in OKC

3/6/03

220/116

-- HAIR LOSS

Hi All,

Need some information on Hair Loss. I have just begun my 4th month and

notice lots of hair in my brush and some loss at the temple and

breakage.

I have been told if you bump up your protein this should help, also

zinc will help and of course Nioxin. I have been doing all this, maybe

I am just impatient and will take some time to see the results.

I need to know for anyone who has experienced this what did you bump

your protein consumption up to? I am currently trying for 60g per day

but not really sure if this is enough. One friend, an RNY patient told

me she did 100g per day and the loss stopped. This seems like a lot of

protein and I am not sure I could even get all this in...

Any tips from experienced hair loss persons would be welcome.

Thanks

Kim Whitney

Dr. H 10-20-03

273-228

[Guest guest]

I have been wanting to reply about this subject. I am 4 months out and experiencing ALOT of hairloss. I don't think it is from lack of protein either because I get in at least 60-80 grams a day. Someone mentioned Zinc, I will try that. I have been taking a chewable multivitamin since the beginning of June. It has not stopped my hairloss. Luckily I have a lot of hair (just look at the pictures!) and it is curly, so not noticeable. But I have to wear my hair up for fear I will have a rug on my back at work and no one will tell me LOL. I go into the ladies room still and turn my shirt around, get all the hair off, then turn it back around. And my car, let's not talk about my car seat. It looks like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving himself black eyes at night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a bug crawling when all it is is my loose hair. I liked the analogy that someone else here said "I would rather be skinny and bald then fat with hair" LOL.

Should put that on a t-shirt for WLS patients.

Regina <tooconfused@...> wrote:

I heard centrum silver or a multi-vitamin for older people works for hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO KEEP MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to get this show on the road. Regina

[Guest guest]

The hair loss will stop soon. I promise. I was freaking out because

my hair was falling out in clumps. Luckily like you I had hair to

spare. I was convinced that I would be bald by the end of summer. I

was doing everything I could to stop it. Special shampoo, lots of

vitamins, suppliments...anything that someone recommended I tried.

Finally it just stopped. and now I have all this new growth comingin

so my hair is a bit " uneven " but I'm not complaining. I have been

told that some people have this reaction partially due to the

anesthesia. I don't know if this is the case or not but I had a

bad reaction to the anesthesia when I had surgery so that could be a

factor. Also, don't forget you just had surgery!!! Your body is in

shock and will react in crazy ways. Hope it helps to know that you

aren't alone.

Tamara

310/226/165

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

Yeah, Curtis says he is gonna start

sleeping on the couch. Ha…more room for me! J I am gonna

get some vitamins with zinc tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. I guess

I have learned through life that a sense of humor can be a life preserver. J

In Texas

280/215/160

http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of D. Pifferrer

Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 7:23

PM

Subject: Re:

hair loss

It looks like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps

giving himself black eyes at night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a

bug crawling when all it is is my loose hair.

Oh, my God ...my sides hurt from laughing. I'm really

sorry you're going through this but your sense of humor is awesome. I

thought hair loss usually came from the RNY surgery and not the Lap-Band.

Well, I'll stock up on vitamins now. I have alot of hair, too and would

hate to lose any of it but I would rather be bald and slim. Heck, I'd

invest in wigs if I had to, don't really want to but I want to be slim more

than I want to have hair. Let's hope I get both wishes though. And

keep up your sense of humor, a positive outlook and positive energy will get

you where you want to be. Kudos to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Uh, tell

Curtis to invest in a large good quality slab of red meat to cover those black

eyes.....LOL

P.

>From: Mills <techgurl88@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: hair loss

>Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:59:34 -0700 (PDT)

>

>I have been wanting to reply about this subject. I am 4 months out and

experiencing ALOT of hairloss. I don't think it is from lack of protein either

because I get in at least 60-80 grams a day. Someone mentioned Zinc, I will try

that. I have been taking a chewable multivitamin since the beginning of June.

It has not stopped my hairloss. Luckily I have a lot of hair (just look at the

pictures!) and it is curly, so not noticeable. But I have to wear my hair up

for fear I will have a rug on my back at work and no one will tell me LOL. I go

into the ladies room still and turn my shirt around, get all the hair off, then

turn it back around. And my car, let's not talk about my car seat. It looks

like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving himself black eyes at

night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a bug crawling when all it is

is my loose hair. I liked the analogy that someone else here said " I would

rather be skinny and bald then fat with hair " LOL. Should put that

> on a t-shirt for WLS patients.

>

>

>

>Regina <tooconfused@...> wrote:

>I heard centrum silver or a multi-vitamin for older people works for

>hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm

>stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is

>obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO KEEP

>MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to

>get this show on the road. Regina

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Wow, guys, I thought the hair loss just happened to people who had the RNy, I already have a little bald spot where I use to pull my hair out as a child, not sure what My hubby will think if I start loosing my hair. I just don't understand, I've lost weight like I am sure all of you have in the past and never lost hair.

Tracie B. Re: hair loss

I have been wanting to reply about this subject. I am 4 months out and experiencing ALOT of hairloss. I don't think it is from lack of protein either because I get in at least 60-80 grams a day. Someone mentioned Zinc, I will try that. I have been taking a chewable multivitamin since the beginning of June. It has not stopped my hairloss. Luckily I have a lot of hair (just look at the pictures!) and it is curly, so not noticeable. But I have to wear my hair up for fear I will have a rug on my back at work and no one will tell me LOL. I go into the ladies room still and turn my shirt around, get all the hair off, then turn it back around. And my car, let's not talk about my car seat. It looks like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving himself black eyes at night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a bug crawling when all it is is my loose hair. I liked the analogy that someone else here said "I would rather be skinny and bald then fat with hair" LOL. Should put that on a t-shirt for WLS patients.

Regina <tooconfused@...> wrote:

I heard centrum silver or a multi-vitamin for older people works for hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO KEEP MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to get this show on the road. Regina

[Guest guest]

tamara, CONGRATS on your 84 lb weight loss, you are shrinking like sarain wrap on fire. YOu GO GIRL, did you ever get a fill yet,

Tracie B,. Re: hair loss

The hair loss will stop soon. I promise. I was freaking out because my hair was falling out in clumps. Luckily like you I had hair to spare. I was convinced that I would be bald by the end of summer. I was doing everything I could to stop it. Special shampoo, lots of vitamins, suppliments...anything that someone recommended I tried. Finally it just stopped. and now I have all this new growth comingin so my hair is a bit "uneven" but I'm not complaining. I have been told that some people have this reaction partially due to the anesthesia. I don't know if this is the case or not but I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia when I had surgery so that could be a factor. Also, don't forget you just had surgery!!! Your body is in shock and will react in crazy ways. Hope it helps to know that you aren't alone.

Tamara

310/226/165

[Guest guest]

Thanks!! I still haven't had a fill. It is coming SOON though. I

have hit a plateau that I can't seem to break. I only lost 1/2 LB

last week. I know if I up the exercise I can lose more but it is

getting easier to eat too much and I don't want to gain any of the LBS

back. I'm not going to lie...I have kind of enjoyed being able to eat

a little more but I didn't pay all that money to be able to eat.

From the #'s you are putting up you will be there in no time. Your

progress is awesome. Are you exercising alot?

You are so supportive of everyone on the board. It's great. I " lurk "

alot but only post occasionally. I know, I know, I'm a slacker. I'll

try harder.

[Guest guest]

Love that analogy!! LOL

In Texas

280/215/160

http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of tkbartek@...

Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 11:12

AM

Subject: Re:

Re: hair loss

tamara, CONGRATS on your 84 lb weight loss, you are

shrinking like sarain wrap on fire. YOu GO GIRL, did you ever get a

fill yet,

Tracie B,.

Re: hair loss

The hair loss

will stop soon. I promise. I was freaking out because

my hair was

falling out in clumps. Luckily like you I had hair to

spare. I

was convinced that I would be bald by the end of summer. I

was doing

everything I could to stop it. Special shampoo, lots of

vitamins,

suppliments...anything that someone recommended I tried.

Finally it just

stopped. and now I have all this new growth comingin

so my hair is a

bit " uneven " but I'm not complaining. I have been

told that some

people have this reaction partially due to the

anesthesia. I

don't know if this is the case or not but I had a

bad reaction to

the anesthesia when I had surgery so that could be a

factor.

Also, don't forget you just had surgery!!! Your body is in

shock and will

react in crazy ways. Hope it helps to know that you

aren't alone.

Tamara

310/226/165

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[Guest guest]

It’s about the smaller portions I

think…possibly not getting all the nutrients…and each person’s

body is different. Plus I have hypothyroidism which is notorious for causing

it, so who knows. I went and bought some Zinc, and a pill splitter today. Oh,

for those that are pre-op, invest in a pill splitter. I bought pill crushers

but I cannot stand the taste no matter what I try to disguise it in. So now I

can split the pill into a pea size and take it.

In Texas

280/215/160

http://www.tracyslapband.com

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of tkbartek@...

Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005 11:09

AM

Subject: Re:

hair loss

Wow, guys, I thought the hair loss just happened to

people who had the RNy, I already have a little bald spot where I use to pull

my hair out as a child, not sure what My hubby will think if I start loosing my

hair. I just don't understand, I've lost weight like I am sure all of you

have in the past and never lost hair.

Tracie B.

Re: hair loss

I have been wanting to reply about this subject. I am 4

months out and experiencing ALOT of hairloss. I don't think it is from lack of

protein either because I get in at least 60-80 grams a day. Someone mentioned Zinc,

I will try that. I have been taking a chewable multivitamin since the beginning

of June. It has not stopped my hairloss. Luckily I have a lot of hair (just

look at the pictures!) and it is curly, so not noticeable. But I have to wear

my hair up for fear I will have a rug on my back at work and no one will tell

me LOL. I go into the ladies room still and turn my shirt around, get all the

hair off, then turn it back around. And my car, let's not talk about my car

seat. It looks like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving himself

black eyes at night in bed from slapping at what he thinks is a bug

crawling when all it is is my loose hair. I liked the analogy that someone else

here said " I would rather be skinny and bald then fat with hair "

LOL. Should put that on a t-shirt for WLS patients.

Regina <tooconfused@...> wrote:

I heard centrum silver or a

multi-vitamin for older people works for

hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm

stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is

obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO KEEP

MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to

get this show on the road. Regina

[Guest guest]

I'm having serious hair loss right now too. I invested in a

hairpiece, rather than a full wig. It is exactly the same color as my

hair, and it's the same length too. It covers the crown area and

attaches with what are called toupee clips. No one - not even my

partner - can tell I have it on. I paid nearly US$200 for it, but it

was worth every penny!

--------------------------------------------

in Jamaica (yep, the island!)

Lap RNY, 50cm; Feb 5, 2005

Dr. Alberto Aceves; Mexicali, Mexico

243/181/150

--------------------------------------------

At 07:23 PM 07/14/2005, you wrote:

>It looks like sasquatch threw up there. And Curtis keeps giving

>himself black eyes at night in bed from slapping at what he thinks

>is a bug crawling when all it is is my loose hair.

>

>Oh, my God ...my sides hurt from laughing. I'm really sorry

>you're going through this but your sense of humor is awesome. I

>thought hair loss usually came from the RNY surgery and not the

>Lap-Band. Well, I'll stock up on vitamins now. I have alot of

>hair, too and would hate to lose any of it but I would rather be

>bald and slim. Heck, I'd invest in wigs if I had to, don't really

>want to but I want to be slim more than I want to have hair. Let's

>hope I get both wishes though. And keep up your sense of humor, a

>positive outlook and positive energy will get you where you want to

>be. Kudos to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Uh, tell Curtis to invest in a

>large good quality slab of red meat to cover those black eyes.....LOL

>

> P.

[Guest guest]

I think this is one of the those areas that varies from individual to

individual. I'm not losing hair any more or less than before banding.

Don't sweat it!

Jackie

> I heard centrum silver or a multi-vitamin for older people works

for

> hair loss. It has all the nutrients in it to combat hair loss. I'm

> stocking up. While I am generally not a vain person there is

> obviously a part of me that cares about my apearance. I WANT TO

KEEP

> MY HAIR! - congrats on the continued loss. I can't wait to

> get this show on the road. Regina

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Hmmm, I went into Sally's Beauty Supply here the other day and looked at the

hair pieces, the ones you can clamp on to a pony tail. I also wanted to

mention that my hair loss didn't start until about a month ago. I am still

looking ok, meaning I don't have any bald spots but it is really driving me

crazy to keep finding hair everywhere. (Curtis said I need to wear a net at

all times LOL) I am taking extra zinc, trying to get in at least 70-80 grams

of protein (hard!) and taking a multivitamin now. , can you tell me

again one of those protein drinks you order online that has the most

protein? I am thinking I can drink at least one in replace of my regular

popcorn snack. (BTW , am I the only one addicted to popcorn now?)

In Texas

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Re: hair loss

I'm having serious hair loss right now too. I invested in a

hairpiece, rather than a full wig. It is exactly the same color as my

hair, and it's the same length too. It covers the crown area and

attaches with what are called toupee clips. No one - not even my

partner - can tell I have it on. I paid nearly US$200 for it, but it

was worth every penny!