Anyone NOT cut their hair? - Page 3 - ThinnerTimes

JanieGirl · 09-02-2008, 08:49 PM

I was waiting for my hair to start falling out. I had some layers put in and cut off a couple inches about 3 months out. Sure enough at almost exactly 4 months it is coming out by the handfuls. I try not to get too worried because I know it will grow back. This also happened with each of my kids. I just concentrate on the protein and use protein shampoo and conditioner.
I actually am thinking about getting more cut off just because I want a new look. I have lost a bunch of weight and want to switch it up but NOT because I am losing all my hair!!

pgh3rivers · 09-07-2008, 01:16 PM

I haven't. I just bought Nioxin today and started Biotin earlier this week. I am hoping to slow down the loss. Mine tarted just a few weeks ago but recently I have started to lose a LOT.

Hamburgler · 09-07-2008, 09:08 PM

yeah I cut my hair more often...i have drier hair now...but will I cut it off, HEck no! My hair looked pretty bad for a while...I took good care of it, went to hair dresser and bought a really good straitener that actually makes my hair look much healthier. I keep my ends trimmed and use product on it but Im not cuttin' it off. I shed, but I shed before, yes there is hair loss but no one has noticed outside of my family because they see it all over floor and counter in bathroom.

MichelleND · 09-08-2008, 07:45 AM

Typically how long does the hair loss faze last??

pgh3rivers · 09-18-2008, 03:31 PM

My hair loss started at around 3 months. My cousin noticed hers from about month 6-9. So I am not sure whats normal.

kit60 · 09-19-2008, 02:34 AM

Nope didn't cut it. I it's thicker and healthier than it has ever been in my whole life.

New Healthy Lisa · 09-19-2008, 07:46 AM

Well, I'm 14 months out, and I did not cut my hair at all. I have a religious conviction against cutting my hair, so it's not even been trimmed since 1992. It went through a phase of looking thin and dry, but has really come back in the last couple of months.

And while I thought I looked half bald, someone at my church actually told me that she was impressed that I didn't seem to have lost any hair, unlike others who have the surgery. Go figure.

Some of the things I did to minimize loss/ encourage regrowth are: Using the best shampoo possible, getting in enough protein, taking Silica from Pilgrims Pride, and scalp massage.

I have a video about how to do a proper scalp massage on my blog. It's made a big difference for me. Heres a link: Hair Loss After Gastric Bypass: Stimulate Regrowth With Scalp Massage

Hope that helps.

jillaree · 09-19-2008, 10:08 PM

I have begun with the hairloss myself only 3 months post-op. I had my surgery JUne 9th 2008 and I find my brush full of hair each time I use it.
I am also one who has long hair to my hips and do NOT want to cut it at all. (A promise I made to my mohter before her passing) I hae had hair to my calfs before and chopped it to a bob and don't wish to do that again. I have been usiong shampoos that prevent breakage and split ends. A lil' more expensive but worth it if it doesn't fall out. Most my hair losss is on my crown back behind my bang line I am almost a man with a bald spot wish there was something for that. (just maybe it will return in time) Good luck to each of us !