Nail Question After RNY: Anyone know what this means?

[cassablast 12]

I had RNY May 19th and I haven't had any issues with Hair loss (yet) my a few of my nails are growing in funny. Has this happened to anyone else? Do you know why? See photo, I've NEVER had this happen before.

[ZumbaMami 12]

Same here with my nails lifting & being very soft/brittle. I am trying fungi nail serum applied at night for the lifting & applying a nail hardener daily. Pre surgery I took hair, skin, & nails gummies but can't take them now. I'm thinking it is a result of Vitamin deficiency maybe?

[makemyownluck 785]

After my sleeve, my nails did this too. It was about 3 months out when it happened... and then about 3 months after that (6 mo post op) my hair started to thin out as well. I started taking a higher dose of Biotin and idk if that helped or if it was just a short term issue, but another few months after that, my hair and nails were back to normal.

I still get splitting nails about twice a year, usually in the beginning of winter and in the beginning of summer. I just cut them down and leave them alone to grow back and they are okay.

[dawson62704 20]

After my sleeve, my nails did this too. It was about 3 months out when it happened... and then about 3 months after that (6 mo post op) my hair started to thin out as well. I started taking a higher dose of Biotin and idk if that helped or if it was just a short term issue, but another few months after that, my hair and nails were back to normal.
I still get splitting nails about twice a year, usually in the beginning of winter and in the beginning of summer. I just cut them down and leave them alone to grow back and they are okay.

I lost about 40% of my hair volume at 3 months out and my nails became thin, soft and split easily. I started taking the Celebrate Hair, Nails and Skin. I'm now 9 months out, hair is coming back and nails are growing better. I don't know if it's the timing or the Celebrate or both, but for me it was worth trying and I still take the Celebrate.

[southernbellair79 52]

Same here with my nails lifting & being very soft/brittle. I am trying fungi nail serum applied at night for the lifting & applying a nail hardener daily. Pre surgery I took hair, skin, & nails gummies but can't take them now. I'm thinking it is a result of Vitamin deficiency maybe?

May I ask why you can't take them now? Just asking as I'm a new sleever and my doctor said that I could take a hair and nail supplement. Did you find it was too hard on your stomach? I'm finding this to be a problem with my daily vitamin.

[blondie66 271]

Yes mine did that too! Make sure you're taking Biotin. U can buy it in chewable form and also make sure your vit D and cal are sufficient. I became Vitamin D deficit at 6 months post op cause got lazy with my Vitamins.

[ZumbaMami 12]

My Dr. & NUT don't allow any variety of gummies. Not really sure why but I am definitely going to ask at my 6 week post op visit. I'm going to try the chewable Biotin & increase my Vitamin D. Since my nails are already rebelling I'm afraid my hair is next . . .

[blondie66 271]

Yep my experience with hair was keep my Protein to min of 60 grams then okay - I'm tall and workout so need lotsa protein. I lost small amount of hair at my temples which was noticeable around 6 months. But it was very slight - not noticeable to others. Now 2 years post op it's grown back.

[Nursesmiley 9]

May I ask why you can't take them now? Just asking as I'm a new sleever and my doctor said that I could take a hair and nail supplement. Did you find it was too hard on your stomach? I'm finding this to be a problem with my daily Vitamin.

No gummies

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[Sajijoma 1,324]

That's Vitamin deficiency. You need to get your vitamin levels checked and corrected.

[Kittymom 40]

Try taking the Vitamelts hair Skin and Nails. They dissolve in your mouth berry flavored. I take them daily

[1paulina 3]

Hi all,

I'm new to the site. I had Gastric Bypass in 2014 and am at my goal weight as I am still awaiting the Excess skin removal surgery and can't lose any more than I have. I have had a terrible time with my nails and hair after surgery. However, I found that taking Hair, Skin and Nails capsules has helped a lot. In addition, taking all the other Vitamins that you're told to take is very important. My Vitamin levels are checked regularly and adjusted as needed and I think that's very important and helpful.