Dry skin oh my!

Hope you all are having a great evening! I have a question to see if anyone else (specifically women around that "ahem" time) with extreme dry skin? I had RNY on 8/11 and have experienced this issue the last few months. Almost like eczema spots on my face and very dry lips. I drink at least 68 ounces of water daily and take all my required vitamins and supplements. Thanks for any info you can share.

Welcome to Denver!!!!!!!!

Are you following a low fat diet?  If so, consider adding some good fats in and it may help your skin, hair, nails etc.

Thanks for your reply, I hadn't thought of fat playing a part. Looking at MFP I do run pretty low on fat.

Yep, an extremely low fat diet is the culprit (and it will get worse with the winter weather).  Try adding some healthy fats like nuts to your diet.

Lora

p.s. The extreme low fat diet also contributes to problems with constipation...

Thanks for the reply Lora! I will add some good fats and yeah I have had the constipation  issue a tad too.

I would drink more water, add a few fats to your diet. I also use baby oil right out of the shower when I'm still wet then towel off.  Helps the dry skin immensely.  

Awesome idea on the baby oil! I'll try anything. 

Put it on after you get out of the shower, otherwise the shower gets oily. 

Will do!

My surgeon said low protein will also cause dry itchy skin. He also said to be sure and not drink for at least an hour to allow the protein to stay in my system longer.