So Dry

Hello

I am 6 months out as of Friday. My issue is I am so dry. I wake up in the morning absolutely dehydrated In addition to that, My hair and nails are so dry and cracking, its painful Has anyone else experienced this?

I am only 19 days out but I am terribly dry as well in terms of my skin ... I think the lack of fat in our diet is the main contributor. I am just making sure to get 8+ cups of water in and using a good moisturizer. Good luck to you.

Thank you

Hi! I also experience dry skin and nails. I do have to make sure I get enough good fats in my diet. I try and get it from cheese, nuts and things like avocado. Hope you get relief soon.

For about the first year post-op I had to have a glass of water next to my bed and woke up to drink several times a night. This did go away for me.

thanks, I too have water by my bed as well. Hopefully it passes soon

Karen, I'm dried out as well. I did get some improvement with fattier foods and olive oil. Occasional tuna packed in oil, chicken thigh instead of breast, things like that from the inside and a good moisturizer from the outside.

Good tips, thanks Pat. I've spend a fortune on lotions. lol My nails keep cracking and it's painful.

My nails are a mess too. I started to use cuticle oil a couple times a week, rubbing into my nails and fingertips. It does cut down on ragged cuticles and brittle nails.

Thanks, I'll have to try that.