MiladyB

I'm almost 4 weeks post-op and I'm now allowed to start swallowing my pills. I was wondering when you should start using the Biotin? I have very thin hair already and am anxious about the hair loss. I thought I would try the Biotin supplement. I know it may not prevent the hair loss but I figure it is worth a try. Even if it decreases it, I would be thrilled. I've noticed that most people start noticing the hair loss at around 3 months out. Do you suggest I start taking Biotin before I notice the hair loss or do you start it when you notice that you are losing hair?

Just curious. I'm a little confused.

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~Beth~

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote

Velma

I started taking Biotin about 4 weeks ago. I crush the pills in my mouth w/out problems. Im 12 weeks out and have yet to lose hair. But that doesn't mean I won't later. I started early to prevent from losing. I have very fine hair, already. Don't want to lose any.

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Velma
Lap 11/30/05 Dr. Luis Reyes
235/145/135 5'4 90 lbs Gone 4 Ever!!!!
preop/current/doc's goal

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~~Robin~~

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315/150/165 ..... -112 inches, From a size 32 to a size 10. Below Goal :P 165 pounds no longer linger on my ass!
October, 24 2005

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ready4achange

I started taking it before surgery. My hair is thin also so I figured it wouldn't hurt. Last night at a support group meeting some of the women said they started losing around 3-5 months till about 8 months or so out. But they said thier hair came back and some said it was better. I was thinking about taking some vitamins for hair that have a combo of nutrients.. Still on the fence about that.
Sandy

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MiladyB

Thank you all for the advice. I appreciate it.

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~Beth~

Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group

Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 210 lbs GONE!!


Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008

Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbladder: 05/14/08-Dr Randal Baker
Emergency surgery (Intussusception): 02/29/09-Dr James Foote

Pamela Kay

does anyone know how much you need in a day to be effective with the hair loss?? I am still on Flintstones chewables twice daily and it has Biotin in it.

Jtcox88

I found a sublingual Biotin that has 50 mgs. I bought mine at Henry's but check your local vitamin shops.

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Terrah
Lap RNY 2/20/06 Dr. Suh
285/172/???