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[Snowgator 3]

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.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

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.

[minidriver 0]

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.

[julie.ann 1]

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.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

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.

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

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!

[lotzasunshine 2]

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.

[Amethystjade 1]

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..

[jmegirl 2]

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!

[PrtyAntOvrYt 6]

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.

[jmegirl 2]

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!

[Snowgator 3]

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.

[julie.ann 1]

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!

[Mal 0]

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.

[jmegirl 2]

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.