Bruising

Every since surgery, I have been finding bruises all over and don't know why I'm getting them.  Someone here at work said to have my iron checked.  What do you all say?  I don't know if they understand me as a gastric bypass patient and would like to hear from someone going through the same thing.  Other than this, I feel great!!!! Laura

I was getting them too.. and still sometimes do. Are you working out?  I am finding the majority of mine on my thighs.. and normally after I work out... You should also check your iron! Amanda

I work 2 jobs from 7am - 10pm, so the only exercising I can do right now is walking...the trail at my first job and on the treadmill there too.  I find most of the bruises on my arms.  Have't bumped into anything...trust me, I would know.  The one arm looks like some body was holding me tight...but that isn't the case.  I'm calling my surgeon in the morning and see what he wants to do.  I go see him for my 3 mo. check up on October 18th.  Thanks for responding...low iron it is. Laura

Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

I had TONS of bruises after surgery and some took up to 6 weeks to go away.  I looked like I got beaten up.  The doc said that it was due to being injected with blood thinners.  Even 2 weeks out of surgery, if my son climbed on me, it would give me bruises.