Question:
Anyone stop nail biting after RNY surgery

   — laflagal (posted on October 30, 2001)

October 30, 2001
I never really thought about that. I still bite my nails and I don't think I swallow them (????)..if I do, it's not a problem.
   — [Anonymous]

October 30, 2001
I had my Open RNY in March. I still bite my nails. I don't think I swallow mine either. I doubt it would hurt anything unless you're biting off LONG nails ;) Mine never make it that far. I wish it could have taken care of that problem...but nope...still biting:)
   — Nicole P.

October 30, 2001
I used to be a nail biter until I had all my teeth out and got dentures. Now I can't bit them!
   — [Anonymous]

October 30, 2001
I have nails for the first time! Long nails! I have never had nails before!
   — Barbara B.

October 30, 2001
I've stopped....I certainly never swallowed them! But, prior to my wls, I was a very shy and nervous person and I was a nail biter. I'm much more secure now and I don't have the self esteem problems I once had. I haven't bitten my nails in a couple of years. I didn't even realize this until I read your post!!!! Thank you. When I was fat my nails were chewed to the nub. But, now I get weekly manicures and I have acrylic nails...my hands are gorgeous.
   — [Anonymous]

October 30, 2001
I was never much of a nail biter. I've recently gotten acrylic nails and couldn't bite them even if I wanted to. You might consider something like this if you want to stop biting your nails.
   — georgiacarol