I'm 10 months post op and as some of you know my first six months were horrible, I was sick for the most part throwing up and nausea due to gallstones and gallbladder which had to come out Dec. 3rd so I had to go in for another surgery then. Backing up into November I got an infection on my left big toe at the cuticle and had eventually had to have the nail removed 2 months later. Since my lap band surgery I seem to be falling apart physically. This is the problem: Now my toe nails are falling off, I've had 4 now fall off and my hair is thinning. I take Biotin, Vitamin D which i was dificient in, in blood work last Sept. Has anyone out there experienced this with their nails? I know the hair can fall out and I think I'm getting enough Protein. My surgeon added a Protein shake to my diet but that just adds calories, ugh! I have an appt with my internal med dr on Monday in Nashville to get his take on it and I'm sure he will want to do fasting blood work. But I thought I'd see if any of you have ever gone thru this.???

Thanks

Donna

Poor thing praying for you.

Not me, but just wanted to give you a hug!((((hug)))). You have been through a lot. Best wishes for your health. Karen

Hi, my nails and hair have been brittle since the pre op diet. I'm 10 months since surgery and a few kilos off goal weight. I've had to up the calorie intake with lean proteins and getting in as many fruits and vegies as possible, usually through juices or soups. I was eating too little and drank too much water flushing some good things out. I've upped the exercise to offset the calories. Up side has been my skin has definitely improved post surgery

Are you low carbing?If so it could be that you need to eat a more varied diet. You might be concentrating too much on protein and not getting enough of the other nutrients that you need.

I had the experience of my hair falling out and it was because my band was too tight and I wasn't eating enough food, especially protein. Once I had my band adjusted it stopped. Are you eating enough?

are you tracking all the food? that should tell you how much protein and everything you need check to see if you are getting enough of everything and take them into doctor with you do he can know also. Hope things get better soon you have been through a lot here.

http://www.footvitals.com/toenails/toenail-falling-off.html#Treating-a-Toenail-Falling-Off

Lots of links come up if you do a search in your browser.

http://www.footvital...ail-Falling-Off

Lots of links come up if you do a search in your browser.

thanks for the link, great read! I had a Podiatrist remove my big toe nail and see about the first little toe nail and he said "hm, due to injury or fungus" well all my nails look normal and normal color and he even said that too then he touched on my diet and nutrition. I'm so lost. Thanks for the link.

Donna

Are you low carbing?If so it could be that you need to eat a more varied diet. You might be concentrating too much on Protein and not getting enough of the other nutrients that you need.

elcee I don't know what I'm doing, I tried to track my food on MFP and it was just too confusing because a lot of times I make or cook food here at home and I don't know how to track ingredients. This past week I've been on vacation with my mom, luckily it started me walking my dog around the resort we stayed at so hopefully that will keep me walking now that I'm home. As far as carbs, I do try to limit them but I do eat them, protein is first, then veggies, then carbs. I go in next Thurs for a fill. Thanks for your input.