Snowgator 3 Posted December 21, 2008 Okay, so i am 3.5 months out from surgery, and my hair is fine, but my fingernails - ack! They are dry and brittle, and have broken off so short that I look like I must be a chronic nail biter or something. Anybody else have this? Any tips? I am taking my Vitamins, and doing 1 Protein Shake a day, plus protien at each meal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrtyAntOvrYt 6 Posted December 21, 2008 Okay, so i am 3.5 months out from surgery, and my hair is fine, but my fingernails - ack! They are dry and brittle, and have broken off so short that I look like I must be a chronic nail biter or something. Anybody else have this? Any tips? I am taking my Vitamins, and doing 1 Protein Shake a day, plus protien at each meal. I lost a little hair about 4 months post op, but it's grown back, my nails have never been better. They are long and strong and I have to cut them regularly for work. I take 2000mg of Biotin everyday and make sure I get 60-80grams of Protein a day. How much protein are you getting each day? I don't drink any of my protein. If I drink a Protein Drink it's in the very early morning to take my meds with - but I make sure I consume all of my protein during the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minidriver 0 Posted December 21, 2008 Hello lap band ladies! Sorry I've been missing the past few days. My daughter's wedding was tonight and it has been a crazy couple of days. I have to say, though, it was absolutely beautiful. I will post some pics later, but I am just beaming from ear to ear. She looked amazing, the ceremony was great, the dinner was lovely, etc etc. Miss you guys and I'll catch up again soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie.ann 1 Posted December 21, 2008 Okay, so i am 3.5 months out from surgery, and my hair is fine, but my fingernails - ack! They are dry and brittle, and have broken off so short that I look like I must be a chronic nail biter or something. Anybody else have this? Any tips? I am taking my Vitamins, and doing 1 Protein Shake a day, plus protien at each meal. I had the same thing. I started taking those chocolate chewable calium supplements. I take 2 every day I think about it. I was just thinking about it yesterday because after about 3 weeks I have long beautiful nails again! It can also get your chocolate fix in. I'm not a sweet-aholic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrtyAntOvrYt 6 Posted December 21, 2008 I had the same thing. I started taking those chocolate chewable calium supplements. I take 2 every day I think about it. I was just thinking about it yesterday because after about 3 weeks I have long beautiful nails again! It can also get your chocolate fix in. I'm not a sweet-aholic. I forgot about the calcium chews. I take the GNC ones! I prefer them because they are really like candy. I take 2 caramel and 2 chocolate. I put them in my pocket in the morning and just eat one when I feel like a treat! I also do a chewable multivit, chewable echinecea (sp?) with zinc and vit c and an extra chewable vit. C. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrtyAntOvrYt 6 Posted December 21, 2008 Hello lap band ladies! Sorry I've been missing the past few days. My daughter's wedding was tonight and it has been a crazy couple of days. I have to say, though, it was absolutely beautiful. I will post some pics later, but I am just beaming from ear to ear. She looked amazing, the ceremony was great, the dinner was lovely, etc etc. Miss you guys and I'll catch up again soon. I knew the wedding was yesterday! I was thinking about you! I am glad to hear everything went well. I can't wait to see your pictures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lotzasunshine 2 Posted December 21, 2008 Okay, so i am 3.5 months out from surgery, and my hair is fine, but my fingernails - ack! They are dry and brittle, and have broken off so short that I look like I must be a chronic nail biter or something. Anybody else have this? Any tips? I am taking my Vitamins, and doing 1 Protein Shake a day, plus protien at each meal. My nails are terrible too and just peel apart. I have been taking Biotin, maybe I should up my Calcium though. My hair is much better since I started the biotin though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amethystjade 1 Posted December 21, 2008 my hair is the worst ever!! i seriously have mass handfuls of hair every time i take a shower.. I get enough Protein and my Vitamins in, I recently got a bunch of blood work done and they all came out fine.. I dont know what it is!! =( .. I also just got on my TOM and i feel like i am dieing, for a while when i was heavier I sometimes skipped periods or they were light, now its bad.. I dont know if this is mother nature, getting back at me or what.. it sucks.. I was at a plateau before i started my TOM where i didnt lose any weight last week..but i stepped on the scale this morning and I had lost almost 4 lbs.. ugh! it's toying with me! I can't wait for denver and my fill, but i am also worried about the snow.. I'm not one with the snow.. Though we have tons of it here in sw washington/portland area.. Well i'm headed to the gym early today since my soccer was canceled due to the snow.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmegirl 2 Posted December 21, 2008 I actually noticed just this past week that my hair is thinner as well. I've not actually seen more hair coming out (no more than normal) when I shower or brush, but it's definitely obvious to me while I'm blow-drying my hair. Which is both shocking and sad to me, because I'm only 6 weeks out and I've only lost 14lbs! I might be bald at the end of all this! I've decided to make a conscious effort to have at least one Protein Shake a day, and take my children's chewables Vitamins, and I may even get some of those Viactiv calcium chews too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrtyAntOvrYt 6 Posted December 21, 2008 I actually noticed just this past week that my hair is thinner as well. I've not actually seen more hair coming out (no more than normal) when I shower or brush, but it's definitely obvious to me while I'm blow-drying my hair. Which is both shocking and sad to me, because I'm only 6 weeks out and I've only lost 14lbs! I might be bald at the end of all this! I've decided to make a conscious effort to have at least one Protein Shake a day, and take my children's chewables Vitamins, and I may even get some of those Viactiv calcium chews too! For me, the Viactiv Calcium Chews were gross. They were gritty and not good. I prefer the GNC Calcium Chews. They are soft and not gritty and taste like tootsie rolls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmegirl 2 Posted December 21, 2008 For me, the Viactiv calcium chews were gross. They were gritty and not good. I prefer the GNC Calcium Chews. They are soft and not gritty and taste like tootsie rolls. Good to know! I'll check out the GNC chews! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowgator 3 Posted December 22, 2008 Hi everybody, Thanks for the tips on helping my nails. I went to Walmart today and got the Biotin, and also found some calcium chews that are very tasty, and cheap too: Spring Valley Natural Calcium Chews, chocolate flavor. They were about $5.50 for a bag of 90. They come in a yellow pouch, and were right next to the other kinds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
julie.ann 1 Posted December 22, 2008 Hi everybody,Thanks for the tips on helping my nails. I went to Walmart today and got the Biotin, and also found some calcium chews that are very tasty, and cheap too: Spring Valley Natural Calcium Chews, chocolate flavor. They were about $5.50 for a bag of 90. They come in a yellow pouch, and were right next to the other kinds. That's the kind I have. They do taste like tootsie rolls! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal 0 Posted December 22, 2008 Hey Banditos! Whew, what a crazy time. I still have shopping to do, cleaning to do and cooking/baking! I picked up some kind of bug over the weekend and this morning I feel yucky, terrible timing! Hope everyone is doing better than I am. I take the Spring Valley calcium chews too, I love them. Both the chocolate and the caramel are yummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmegirl 2 Posted December 22, 2008 Hi everybody,Thanks for the tips on helping my nails. I went to Walmart today and got the Biotin, and also found some calcium chews that are very tasty, and cheap too: Spring Valley Natural Calcium Chews, chocolate flavor. They were about $5.50 for a bag of 90. They come in a yellow pouch, and were right next to the other kinds. That's the kind I have. They do taste like tootsie rolls! Hey Banditos! Whew, what a crazy time. I still have shopping to do, cleaning to do and cooking/baking! I picked up some kind of bug over the weekend and this morning I feel yucky, terrible timing! Hope everyone is doing better than I am. I take the Spring Valley calcium chews too, I love them. Both the chocolate and the caramel are yummy. Hah, looks like I can't go wrong with the Spring Valley ones! :biggrin: I'll hit up my local Walmart tonight. Or perhaps I should avoid Walmart until after Christmas...maybe I'll just order them online, LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
