Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 , My surgery was 11/8 and my nails are also splitting. My nails usually grow long, I sure hope it hcanges soon. I take plenty of vitamins including hair and nails. My hair is also falling out. I was told to expect this around three months. They say it changes but I'm not sure when. Best of luck, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 , My surgery was 11/8 and my nails are also splitting. My nails usually grow long, I sure hope it hcanges soon. I take plenty of vitamins including hair and nails. My hair is also falling out. I was told to expect this around three months. They say it changes but I'm not sure when. Best of luck, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 , My surgery was 11/8 and my nails are also splitting. My nails usually grow long, I sure hope it hcanges soon. I take plenty of vitamins including hair and nails. My hair is also falling out. I was told to expect this around three months. They say it changes but I'm not sure when. Best of luck, . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Jeanne, What are the dry vitamins? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 In a message dated 2/24/2003 6:49:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, rmswilson@... writes: > > I'm sure this subject has been tackled before but I couldn't find any posts > on it. My finger nails have been splitting for over a month. I have been > taking Hair, Nails and Skin vitamins for a few months. My surgery was > 10/15. > Has anyone else had this happen? How long did it last and what, if anything > can be done? My nails are down to the quick and still splitting. Thanks!! > > in PA Ok, I can't speak from personal experience regarding weight loss surgery, but I can respond as a professional manicurist! I have been doing nails for 17 years. It doesn't surprise me at all that your nails are suffering from your new " diet " I can't really tell you what to do dietetically to resolve this. I can give you a few ideas to help combat it though! Firstly, keep a strengthener on them about 6 out of the 7 days a week(I highly recommend OPI Nail Envy or Nailtiques.However, even Sally Hansen is better than nothing). Make sure you wear gloves when you use any kind of chemicals (that especially includes Windex) also, when you are washing dishes. Try to keep them filed smooth. You might even want to treat yourself to a professional manicure, even once or twice a month might help, the manicurist can help with getting some of the weak layers off, without taking too much off. I have heard the supplement " biotin " helps with hair and nails. Oh, on the 6th day, take the nail polish off with non acetone nail polish remover and put some cuticle oil on your nails and moisturize them with a good hand cream. then the next day, reapply the polish, after washing your hands. Hope this Helps, Dawn in the Boston area Scheduled 5/29/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 In a message dated 2/24/2003 6:49:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, rmswilson@... writes: > > I'm sure this subject has been tackled before but I couldn't find any posts > on it. My finger nails have been splitting for over a month. I have been > taking Hair, Nails and Skin vitamins for a few months. My surgery was > 10/15. > Has anyone else had this happen? How long did it last and what, if anything > can be done? My nails are down to the quick and still splitting. Thanks!! > > in PA Ok, I can't speak from personal experience regarding weight loss surgery, but I can respond as a professional manicurist! I have been doing nails for 17 years. It doesn't surprise me at all that your nails are suffering from your new " diet " I can't really tell you what to do dietetically to resolve this. I can give you a few ideas to help combat it though! Firstly, keep a strengthener on them about 6 out of the 7 days a week(I highly recommend OPI Nail Envy or Nailtiques.However, even Sally Hansen is better than nothing). Make sure you wear gloves when you use any kind of chemicals (that especially includes Windex) also, when you are washing dishes. Try to keep them filed smooth. You might even want to treat yourself to a professional manicure, even once or twice a month might help, the manicurist can help with getting some of the weak layers off, without taking too much off. I have heard the supplement " biotin " helps with hair and nails. Oh, on the 6th day, take the nail polish off with non acetone nail polish remover and put some cuticle oil on your nails and moisturize them with a good hand cream. then the next day, reapply the polish, after washing your hands. Hope this Helps, Dawn in the Boston area Scheduled 5/29/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 In a message dated 2/24/2003 6:49:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, rmswilson@... writes: > > I'm sure this subject has been tackled before but I couldn't find any posts > on it. My finger nails have been splitting for over a month. I have been > taking Hair, Nails and Skin vitamins for a few months. My surgery was > 10/15. > Has anyone else had this happen? How long did it last and what, if anything > can be done? My nails are down to the quick and still splitting. Thanks!! > > in PA Ok, I can't speak from personal experience regarding weight loss surgery, but I can respond as a professional manicurist! I have been doing nails for 17 years. It doesn't surprise me at all that your nails are suffering from your new " diet " I can't really tell you what to do dietetically to resolve this. I can give you a few ideas to help combat it though! Firstly, keep a strengthener on them about 6 out of the 7 days a week(I highly recommend OPI Nail Envy or Nailtiques.However, even Sally Hansen is better than nothing). Make sure you wear gloves when you use any kind of chemicals (that especially includes Windex) also, when you are washing dishes. Try to keep them filed smooth. You might even want to treat yourself to a professional manicure, even once or twice a month might help, the manicurist can help with getting some of the weak layers off, without taking too much off. I have heard the supplement " biotin " helps with hair and nails. Oh, on the 6th day, take the nail polish off with non acetone nail polish remover and put some cuticle oil on your nails and moisturize them with a good hand cream. then the next day, reapply the polish, after washing your hands. Hope this Helps, Dawn in the Boston area Scheduled 5/29/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 - The only treatment I know of it to use a nail strengthner on them. I know Avon sells one but you can probably also find with the nail polishes in the store. They really do make your nails stronger while you're wearing the stuff. Not sure how long it lasts after you take it off. Good luck. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY - 5/21/02 Dr. Chua 5'7 " - 314/218/150-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 - The only treatment I know of it to use a nail strengthner on them. I know Avon sells one but you can probably also find with the nail polishes in the store. They really do make your nails stronger while you're wearing the stuff. Not sure how long it lasts after you take it off. Good luck. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY - 5/21/02 Dr. Chua 5'7 " - 314/218/150-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 - The only treatment I know of it to use a nail strengthner on them. I know Avon sells one but you can probably also find with the nail polishes in the store. They really do make your nails stronger while you're wearing the stuff. Not sure how long it lasts after you take it off. Good luck. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY - 5/21/02 Dr. Chua 5'7 " - 314/218/150-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Are you ladies getting enough protein in? Are you taking dry vitamin E and dry vitamin A & D? If not, try adding these and see if it improves. Take care. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY - 5/21/02 Dr. Chua 5'7 " - 314/218/150-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Are you ladies getting enough protein in? Are you taking dry vitamin E and dry vitamin A & D? If not, try adding these and see if it improves. Take care. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY - 5/21/02 Dr. Chua 5'7 " - 314/218/150-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 Are you ladies getting enough protein in? Are you taking dry vitamin E and dry vitamin A & D? If not, try adding these and see if it improves. Take care. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY - 5/21/02 Dr. Chua 5'7 " - 314/218/150-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 They are vitamin E, and vit. A & D in dry form. They are capsules that Vitalady sells. I know I've seen dry E also at some of the large online retailers, too, but don't know about the A/D. These dry forms are best for our absorbability. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY - 5/21/02 Dr. Chua 5'7 " - 314/218/150-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 , Hi i am Ethel In New Oxford, what helpes me with nails, Went to Sally`s Beauty Supply and got a product called starting Over, it`s for after artifical nails ,it makes them stronger and more healthy ,it made mine feel really good and no more splitting ,just make sure you keep it on ,even under polish, worked for me ,just my 2 cents Ethel wrote: > I'm sure this subject has been tackled before but I couldn't find any > posts > on it. My finger nails have been splitting for over a month. I have been > taking Hair, Nails and Skin vitamins for a few months. My surgery was > 10/15. > Has anyone else had this happen? How long did it last and what, if > anything > can be done? My nails are down to the quick and still splitting. Thanks!! > > in PA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 , Hi i am Ethel In New Oxford, what helpes me with nails, Went to Sally`s Beauty Supply and got a product called starting Over, it`s for after artifical nails ,it makes them stronger and more healthy ,it made mine feel really good and no more splitting ,just make sure you keep it on ,even under polish, worked for me ,just my 2 cents Ethel wrote: > I'm sure this subject has been tackled before but I couldn't find any > posts > on it. My finger nails have been splitting for over a month. I have been > taking Hair, Nails and Skin vitamins for a few months. My surgery was > 10/15. > Has anyone else had this happen? How long did it last and what, if > anything > can be done? My nails are down to the quick and still splitting. Thanks!! > > in PA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 , Hi i am Ethel In New Oxford, what helpes me with nails, Went to Sally`s Beauty Supply and got a product called starting Over, it`s for after artifical nails ,it makes them stronger and more healthy ,it made mine feel really good and no more splitting ,just make sure you keep it on ,even under polish, worked for me ,just my 2 cents Ethel wrote: > I'm sure this subject has been tackled before but I couldn't find any > posts > on it. My finger nails have been splitting for over a month. I have been > taking Hair, Nails and Skin vitamins for a few months. My surgery was > 10/15. > Has anyone else had this happen? How long did it last and what, if > anything > can be done? My nails are down to the quick and still splitting. Thanks!! > > in PA > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 yes Thanks, Vitalady, Inc. ™ www.vitalady.com If you are interested in PayPal, please click here: https://secure.paypal.com/affil/pal=vitalady%40bigfoot.com Re: Split nails > What about Antioxidents(spelling?) which is A C and E together? > Those ok? I have been taking them for about a year now. > Doc said to continue if I want. Hmmmmmmmmm....100IU of E in them, 250mg of > C, and 12,500IU A 100% as Beta Carotene. > You know, I never thought about if these were good for me or not! > HELP?? Is it an ok vite for me? > > Kathy (aka Spooki) > *Until you love a poodle, a part of your soul remains unawakened.* > www.geocities.com/fyrbyrd1 > > > To Subscribe to 's monthly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 What about Antioxidents(spelling?) which is A C and E together? Those ok? I have been taking them for about a year now. Doc said to continue if I want. Hmmmmmmmmm....100IU of E in them, 250mg of C, and 12,500IU A 100% as Beta Carotene. You know, I never thought about if these were good for me or not! HELP?? Is it an ok vite for me? Kathy (aka Spooki) *Until you love a poodle, a part of your soul remains unawakened.* www.geocities.com/fyrbyrd1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Spooki - I would say you need 400 IU of dry vitamin E a day, and that increases to 800 IU when we are like at menopause age, whether naturally or unnatural from surgery. That's what I'd recommend, but Mom's the expert of course. Take care. Jeanne in WI Age 39 Open RNY - 5/21/02 Dr. Chua 5'7 " - 314/218/150-175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Thanks Mom!! >>yes >>Thanks, >> Kathy (aka Spooki) *Until you love a poodle, a part of your soul remains unawakened.* www.geocities.com/fyrbyrd1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Thanks Jeanne. I'll give that a try! > Are you ladies getting enough protein in? Are you taking dry vitamin E and dry vitamin A & D? If not, try adding these and see if it improves. Take care. > > Jeanne in WI > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Thanks Dawn. A lot of good info there! I almost always wear gloves when cleaning or doing dishes. I know this is surgery related so I'm sure this will pass but I really miss not being able to paint my nails. Oh, well, I guess it's a small price to pay. > Ok, I can't speak from personal experience regarding weight loss surgery, but > I can respond as a professional manicurist! I have been doing nails for 17 > years. It doesn't surprise me at all that your nails are suffering from your > new " diet " I can't really tell you what to do dietetically to resolve this. I > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2003 Report Share Posted February 25, 2003 Thanks Ethel. I'm writing down all these suggestions and going shopping tomorrow! > , Hi i am Ethel In New Oxford, what helpes me with nails, Went to > Sally`s Beauty Supply and got a product called starting Over, it`s for > after artifical nails ,it makes them stronger and more healthy ,it made > mine feel really good and no more splitting ,just make sure you keep it > on ,even under polish, worked for me ,just my 2 cents Ethel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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