FROM SETBACK TO COMEBACK

[TLC1020]

Good Morning Ladies,

As some of you may know that I had a setback and decided to big chop in 2010 and start over. I decided to wear braids during my journey so that I wouldn't have to manipulate my hair. The journey was well worth it to say the least as I did a 8 month stretch which is the longest stretch ever.

Attached are a few pictures of my journey...

 

[TLC1020]

Here are rest of the pictures of my update.....

 

[nikki2229]

Great Comeback story! You've made wonderful progress!
What is your plan going forward? Did you relax in the updated pictures?

 

[RegaLady]

Your hair is growing in very nicely! I don't know the story but what caused your setback?

 

[wheezy807]

Wow! Your hair is growing back beautifully! Congratz on making FOTM! You deserve it!

 

[TLC1020]

Thanks ladies...

I had a setback from very low iron levels and over time I guess the low iron took its course internally. Betcha I stay on top of that now lol...

Yes I am still relaxed and plan to continue my same regimen as before which is wash and deep condition with heat once a week, relax newgrowth 12-14 weeks atleast until my hair grow more and then stretch to 16 weeks. I don't manipulate my hair much I usually wear it in a bun from Monday to wash day. I guess I'll be wrapping it until I can comfortably secure a bun..

 

[Ltown]

that set back was set up for the comeback to be FOTM! Congratulations!

 

[Ruby True]

whoohoo congrats girls everyday we are given hope.

 

[Iluvsmuhgrass]

Awesome progress! That last pic in the first post slapped the coffee out of my mouth! Fantastic!

LURVE your eye makeup too. The colors look really nice on you!

 

[LilMissRed]

Great progress!

 

[andromeda]

Excellent progress! You should be very proud of yourself!

 

[Toy]

Great Comeback !!!

 

[shunemite]

Excellent come back, and an inspiration to people like me who also experienced a set back!

 

[Highly Favored8]

Congratulations!

 

[TLC1020]

Thanks ladies

 

[tasha7239]

Ur hair looks great! Congrats

 

[sunnieb]

This is such an inspiring comeback story! Thanks for sharing with us!

 

[Shadiyah]

great come back!!!!!

 

[softblackcotton]

Thanks ladies...

I had a setback from very low iron levels and over time I guess the low iron took its course internally. Betcha I stay on top of that now

Ooo Mmm Geee low iron just might be my prob. My hair is breaking and growing SLOOOOWLY.
Wonderful comeback lady!

 

[tnLOVELY]

Congrats that's a great comeback

 

[ellebelle88]

TLC1020, you are giving me life! I recently had a setback as well and I only hope I achieve as much growth in 8 months time as you!! Happy Hair Growing my sister.

 

[krissyprissy]

OP, your hair has grown back very nicely. Great come back story

 

[BraunSugar]

Very nice!!! I'm glad to see that!

 

[Mystic]

Very nice! Love the thickness.

 

[betty-boo]

Oh my word your progess is amazing! When did you start taking the iron again? How long did it take to 'kick in'?
I have low iron - what did you think this did to your hair particularly?

Sorry for all the questions! I've just noticed some shedding and was wondering whether my low iron is contributing to this...

 

[sweet_silvia88]

good job girl ! keep it up!

 

[TLC1020]

Instructed by a dermatologist I begin taking iron supplements in april of 2009 but then I got pregnant that same month, dd started taking all my ferritin so my levels didn't increase at all . Once I had her both our iron levels were low. After my 6 week check-up I stopped taking prenatals and just took the iron supplements alone. My ferritin level increased as time went on and about 6 months later my level were up to 37 from 11. Stopped for a few months and just started back taking the supplements recently.

My phcp had my iron levels checked by kept saying I wasn't anemic, you don't have to be anemic to have low levels and for you to be affected interenally such as hair, skin, nails and preganancy. Not until I did my own research and that's when I requested a referral to see a dermatologist.

Oh my word your progess is amazing! When did you start taking the iron again? How long did it take to 'kick in'?
I have low iron - what did you think this did to your hair particularly?

Sorry for all the questions! I've just noticed some shedding and was wondering whether my low iron is contributing to this...

 

[ThickRoot]

Congratulations!

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[halee_J]

What a comeback! Thats phenomenal progress in 8 months