Three months Post and Vertical Ridges on Fingernails.

[BobbyD 211]

I was sleeved in November, normally working outside and not paying much attention to myself. Yesterday however, I was at a meeting and doing a lot of note-taking. As I was writing I noticed my fingernails had ridges, all of them. It wasn't bad but definitely noticeable. I looked it up on the internet and it said not to worry, but possibly a lack of certain Vitamins. I am taking all the bariatric vitamins suggested by the NUT. Is there more to the story?

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

This sounds like a great question for your NUT. Our fingernails are a reflection of our health but since it is growing it can reflect things that have already happened and/or are happening now.

Until you talk to your NUT and get your Vitamin levels checked, make sure you are taking all of your Vitamins and supplement on the recommended schedule as well as getting in ALL of your Protein and fluids.

Keep us posted on what you find out.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Here's what the mayo Clinic has to say about vertical ridges on fingernails:

"Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and nothing to worry about.

Vertical nail ridges extend from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Vertical nail ridges often become more numerous or prominent with age, possibly due to variations in cell turnover within the nail.

If your fingernails change color or you develop horizontal nail ridges, consult your doctor. These changes could indicate an underlying health condition."

http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/nails/faq-20058541

[2goldengirl 2,076]

I've always had vertical ridges in my nails.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

I have always had vertical ridges to some degree. I got lax on Vitamins for awhile, and once I buckled down on them again my nails look great - strong, grow fast etc.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Although I did not experience hair loss, all of my negative post-op mojo came from my fingernails. Here is what my nutritionist suggested and it worked. She suggested that I increase my intake of Gelatin, so I got it from three sources: sugar-free Gelatin, both broth Soup, and supplements.

There are other threads here about bone-broth Soup, which is basically soup stock the way Grandma used to make with beef, chicken, or ham bones with bits of meat still on it, simmered with carrots, onions, celery and whatever other vegetables float your boat. That is basis behind why chicken soup is such a nutrient dense comfort food when you don't feel well.

Within a couple of weeks of adding gelatin to my daily intake, my nails (and skin) improved dramatically.