@pidge32 You are not alone!! I had a beautiful head of hair last August. Got very sick after a diverticulitis attack, suddenly lost 40 lbs., was afraid to eat. Ended up having major surgery in November that took 10 hours!! Had a followup surgery in March, too. In total, I was under anesthesia 5 times since October After all that, my thick hair was all in my brush, in the shower drain and if I ran my fingers thru my hair, there would be a handful! Several friends have told me it happened to them and their hair grew back. I cry nearly every time I look in the mirror because all I notice is pink scalp and that I look 10 years older! Today, I noticed some short hairs along my forehead hairline! At first I thought that was where hair had broken off, but I actually believe it might be new hair!! I hope so, because I don't like to go out in public like this! I bought 2 wigs, but not comfortable wearing one because they move out of place a bit, plus they get hot and itchy.
I am now using ROUTINE shampoo and conditioner.....friend recommended. I am home most of the time healing from surgery, but I only wash my hair when I know I have to go somewhere (don't want to stress what hair I have left). I have lost at least half of my hair. It's thin, dry and brittle...no body AT ALL.