Help!!!!! Acne Again!!!!

Hello!!! I would like to know has anyone had problems with acne post-op and how did you handle it??? I never thought that I would go through having acne again and I HATE IT!!!!!

Hi Beverley I haven't had the acne problem post-op from RNY but I did have it really bad when I had my son 15 years ago. I never had a problem with acne until I was pregnant and I had it so bad I scarred from it. They told me then that when our hormones get out of whack acne can be a by product of that. When we lose weight quickly, our hormones do get out of balance, maybe that is what it is. I was told it would clear up when my hormones balanced out and it did, but it took about 6-8 weeks. You could probably go see your PCP about it or go see a dermatologist. Would your insurance cover that? I'm sorry you are suffering with acne and I hope you get relief from it soon. Please keep us posted! ~ Trish -70 pounds

Beverly, Definately been there. You would have thought I was 13 years old 2 months ago. Horriable acne. UGH! Good news is, it does subside. Now at 5 months post op, I'm acne free again. Yeah Hang in there Dru

I was told it hormones.. mine got better

Ya know...I didn't think there could be a "connection" to WLS...I've always kinda got it near that time of the month however lately i've noticed more than anything and thought - "Dag, what is going on? And wonder if it could be related to this but thought it was silly. Thanks for asking the questions. I'm 6 months out - almost 7 and it just kinda started getting bad recently. I use alot of antiseptic but it's not helping - I hope I can normalize soon! It's not just for kids anymore!!

Good question, I too have had breakouts, which is not normal for me at all unless its that time of the month lol. I use Philosophy brand products which I found to help me out, I also try to exfoliate at least once a week. I had tried over the counter creams but didn't work, so i ordered from philosophy their acne treatment called on a clear day, I love this stuff, no irritation, redness at all plus dries up and clears up pimples within 2-3 days. Good luck and lets all hope it gets better. Tammy

Thanks everyone for all of your posts. They have been very helpful!!