Chipped nails, vitamin deficiency?
I'm in the same boat. All my numbers check out perfect on measures mentioned. Was suggested to try 10mg Biotin by the doctor. 3 months of product ran out yesterday. No change. Done! I'm not sure if takes longer to work way through the nail. Loved to hear others perspective, as prior to the surgery this was never an issue. Though the PA who manages post-ops (been doing this for years and is very good) doesn't see this often.
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
I've heard that Biotin helps with hair loss and I've also heard that it only makes you grow "unwanted" hair. I already have plenty of that!
HW: 248+, SW (RNY: 2/28/17): 244, GW (10/17): 125; LW: 115; 45# regain (19-20); CW: 135.6; new goal: 135; Plastics: Ext mastopexy, Ext abdominoplasty-5/18/2018; diagnosed w/ gastroparesis 11/20.
on 1/25/18 12:13 pm
Though this is cosmetic rather than nutritional, you might try using this stuff to help your nails, while being mindful of your vitamins, etc., of course:
https://www.amazon.com/CND-RescueRXx-Daily-Keratin-Treatment/dp/B00U6IC4BE/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1516911074&sr=8-2&keywords=rescue+rxx+daily+keratin+treatment
vit B's and collagen proteins.
Collagen proteins. - like in jello, or hydrolyzed collagen. I like ZINT. I can mix it in anything. Or I just eat jello, SF jello.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Thanks Hala for this! I never knew to eat jello (aka collagen proteins). I am not a huge fan of jello but if it will help I will get myself some and eat it!
Appreciate the helpful suggestion!
Daisy 
5'5" HW: 290 SW: 254 CW: 120
Nov 15, 2013: RNY - Toronto Western Hospital, Nov 2, 2017: Gallbladder removal & hernia repair
Sept 7, 2023: three +1 hernia's repaired in bowel
10+ years post op, living & loving life! 
Hi,
As others have said, there are many reasons, vit deficiencies, iron, thyroid or auto immune disorders ( I have sjogrens, lupus).
Would definitely get labs done to check stuff.
Babs in GA
HW 348 Revision SW 224 GW 165 CW 148
Revision from sleeve to RNY
Pre op: -5 M1-12 lbs M2 11 lb M3-5lb M4 -9lb M5 -2 M6-6 M7-7 M8 -4 M9-5 M10 -2 M11 -2
200 lbs lost and 17 pounds below goal !
