Beautiful Nails

I know it sounds strange, but I think the hysterectomy (more specifically not being anemic) has strengthened my nails.

I've always been frustrated with my nails, and for that matter, not terribly fond of my hands.

I have tiny fingers. My hands are normal sized, just very short, stubby fingers. Add to that, I've got rather small nails. So my hands have never been a part of my self that I found attractive.

I bit my nails.

I used to bite them quite a bit - down to the nubbins. But more recently I've tried growing them out. They were brittle, weak and flaky. I tried all those things - supplements, different applications of stuff, special diets. Nothing worked very well in those brief periods when I could manage to stop biting my nails. They just didn't grow well.

Now they're long and strong and flawless. The old ridges and cracks are gone. No sign of flaking.

Who knew.

It helps that I'm a calmer, more self-assured person of late. I feel at home in my body. It's not perfect, but it's where I live.

Posted by Elizabeth M. on May 11, 2006 6:50 PM

This should be credited, per my blog's Creative Common's License:

http://www.hysterectomyresources.com/The-Different-Types-Of-Hysterectomies.html

1. Posted by Hannah on July 8, 2006

My apologies; I was sent the link and it wouldn’t work at first. I was told that you were using parts of my blog without a working link. I see that is not the case.

Hannah

2. Posted by Hannah on July 8, 2006

Thanks for the note Hannah, sorry to hear about your situation, sadly it's not uncommon.

It looks like my writing has been republished without my permission.

3. Posted by lizzie on July 10, 2006

Health Diaries publishes diaries and blogs on health and fitness topics. This diary is listed under:

Name: Elizabeth M.
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About Me: I'm in my late thirties and suffered with large fibroids until August '04 when I had a supracervical hysterectomy. Keep reading as I'll cover topics on long-term recovery from hysterectomy.

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