Nails Paper thin!!!

Amanda S.
on 2/24/12 10:46 pm - New York, NY
I am not due for labs until next month. Last time my iron was really low and vitamin D borderline.  Everything else was fine.

Does any one have a clue which vitamin I should have more of? Since this has never happened to me before I am really alarmed.  Thanks



Lap DS 9/21/09
2-1/2

124LBS GONE!! LOOK AT ME!!

fullhousemom
on 2/24/12 11:06 pm
Some say to take biotin for hair and nails and some say dont waste your money!  

I read somewhere that your nails are made of protein. 

I am only 4 months out and eat more protein now than I did before my surgery. And my nails are stronger than they have been my whole life....and I do really mean that.   

I have wondered if eating more protein has translated to stronger nails. 

I guess I dont have any answers for you, just random thoughts. I will be looking for others to reply so I can learn something too. 
Tranquil ..
on 2/24/12 11:57 pm - MN
Follow up on your iron. One symptom of low iron is thin and brittle nails.
healthy again... and thankful!

LoveLifeHappiness
on 2/25/12 4:41 am - NC
 I added in Biotin to my vitamin regiment a few months ago and can tell a huge difference in the strength of my nails and hair.  It's inexpensive and worth a try :)  I take (2) 5mg capsules a day.  

Amanda S.
on 2/29/12 1:15 am - New York, NY
Thanks



Lap DS 9/21/09
2-1/2

124LBS GONE!! LOOK AT ME!!

beemerbeeper
on 2/25/12 9:17 am - AL
How often are you getting labs? If I have a out of range lab I will retesr in 3 months or sooner.
You need labs. Guessing based on symptom is not wise.


Amanda S.
on 2/29/12 1:14 am - New York, NY
Last Labs were in Dec not due again until next month. Thanks



Lap DS 9/21/09
2-1/2

124LBS GONE!! LOOK AT ME!!

Tabitha70
on 2/26/12 7:38 am
B2 (riboflavin) made my nails grow fast and strong. My nails are better than they ever were before surgery.

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RNY 11/00
with starting BMI of 57. Most lost was 52% EWL and BMI of 41.
Gained back every single pound.
Revision to DS 12/08 with starting BMI of 57 (again)
Over 3 years DS post-op, currently BMI of 26.3 
200lbs. gone as of 6/27/10 !!  I'm HALF of the old me as of 10/8/10 !! ONEderland 3/7/11 !!

LadyDi1970 and I are Angel buddies! 

Amanda S.
on 2/29/12 1:14 am - New York, NY
Thanks I will give it a try!



Lap DS 9/21/09
2-1/2

124LBS GONE!! LOOK AT ME!!

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