Acne

Hi everyone, I just wanted to know if anyone else out there has experienced problems with acne post-op. I am 13 1/2 months out and have been having increased acne problems since about 10 months out. I don't know if it is a hormonal thing or if I have changed my eating habits ... (I know I have done that because I had lost way more than I should have and was told I needed to up everything and gain some back...) Maybe I am just back to making crappy choices. All I know is that I need to fix whatever I am doing wrong and get my skin cleared back up. I am having flashbacks of being 13!!! :angst" HELP!!! Danielle

I am just the opposite. Since i don't eat all the fatty junk food and drink all the coke anymore my skin is so very dry. I did have very bad acne pre op. Maybe it's what you are eating? Hugs Linda

I'm with Linda here. My skin has cleared up soooo much since losing weight and cutting out all the garbage I used to eat. Mine has also gone over to the overly dry side.... I use lots of moisturizer!!! You might want to get on a regular skin care program *wink wink* you can email me about it if you want to. laurie

I am going through the same problems with acne and I am two years post op. I had to totally chang my eating habits and start making good choices. I was told by my pcp that it could be caused by a overgrowth of bacteria in your system and hormones. I only get it on my face not anywhere else. I was put on medication and it went away and know I do not get it really bad since I have cut out sweets, fatty foods and grease. Good luck Tricia