Accutane Post Op? (X Post)

Kate U.
on 3/16/09 3:40 am - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
I have had cycstic acne all over for most of my life. I have PCOS. I figured that after surgery my problems would improve but I'm pretty sure they've worsened. I've been on everything under the sun and nothing's helped. My dermatologist has spoken with me about going on accutane. They put me on the med I'm on now as a last resort. And it's not done much at all. :(

I am in the research stages looking into Accutane. I know the risks, possible side effects, etc so please don't tell me the horror stories. I know they're out there, just like there are with WLS.

What I want to know is has anyone been on accutane or know anyone who's gone on it POST OP. Or has anyone heard whether or not it's safe or not for WLS patients. I've searched everyone and the only people on OH that I could find that have been on it, took it pre op.

Any help, even if you just remember hearing something about it vaguely, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Kate

val28
on 4/10/09 12:57 pm - amherst, NY
Adjustable Gastric Band on 03/03/08
I took accutane...but it was preop...but i can tell you even though there are side effects to the medication it was the best thing i ever did...like you nothing else helped my acne. i was only on it 6 months or so and it cleared my acne totally
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