Question:
ADVICE PLEASE!! Skin extremely dry since surgery
I used to have beautiful, hydrated skin before surgery. My skin now peels and itches. No amount of Eucerin Lotion helps. I have also tried cocoa butter creme, baby oil, Nivea creme, Aloe Vera creme, Vaseline Intensive Care and moisturizing body soaps. Thanks!! — carpediem (posted on November 14, 2003)
November 14, 2003
I was also dry after surgery. Just keep putting lotion on, a lot! I use
Kerri, I think that's how you spell it. You will eventually become
hydrated again when you increase your fluid intake. Good luck to you. Kim
7mo out 120#'s down.
— Kim J.
November 14, 2003
Drink your water for sure. You need to at least get the 64oz
— Megan *.
November 14, 2003
— Mona R.
November 14, 2003
Have always had dry skin so post-op was not a suprise. We were started on
400 IU dry form at surgery, then moved to 800 IU. 800 IU is heart healthy
for the general public. Since we malabsorb fats/oils (to a degree), we
should be supplementing in dry form, anyway. I am very distal, so I finally
moved up to 1600 IU per day (remember I get nothing from food)and now my
skin is better than before. I also have to use lotions, drink water and
keep plenty of protein supplement on board, but moving the E up was the
final fix, I think. I'm not saying YOU should take 1600! But trying 400 IU
or 800 IU is safe for normies, and we are malabsorbing at least part of any
from food sources.
— vitalady
November 14, 2003
Yes, up your water and if you're drinking any caffeine you need to cut it
out. The caffeine dehydrates. Although I drank plenty of fluids (tea
& ice tea) they had caffeine in them. My first warning signs of
dehydration was very dry cracked hands. I used every lotion on the market.
Then I noticed once in a while I would get a little dizzy getting up from
a sitting or laying down position. The final stage for me was when I
noticed my lips were a little dark and I actually felt thirsty. Well I
learned my lesson when I fainted on my way to work on the train. I was 10
months post-op. So I now make sure to get plenty of decaf fluids everyday
and I can really notice it in my skin. Good Luck, Lisa open rny 4/26/02
-155lbs
— LisaTaz
November 15, 2003
You need fat in your diet, as that keeps the skin supple. Plus you know,
lots of water. There is good fat and bad fat, so do your homework.
— ZZ S.
November 15, 2003
Debi,
Try Gold Bond Medicated lotion in the green bottle with the red pump.
Our Walgreens has a little trial size for .99
Not only is it the only thing I have tried that works, it feels wonderful
(Hot, warm, cool, zingy--it's awesome!) It also contains vitamin E, so
along with my Mederma for the scars, I believe it is benefiting my scars
and stretch marks, too.
Good luck! Audra, open RNY 8-7-03, -65 lbs (248/183/140)
— jellybean0605
November 15, 2003
Michelle tald ya about the Vit. E, but you may also want to add Coromega
(from Vitalady.com)which is a Omega3 Fish Oil supplement. Helps me . . .
it's emulsified, so we can absorb at least some of it. Other things that
may help . . . flax seed meal (in breads, on salads & cereal, etc), ALA
(Alpha Linoic Acid? well, they're fatty acids) supps. And making sure
you're eating fat - good fats, like olive oil preferred. YOu may absorb
some of 'em.
— RWH G.
November 17, 2003
Drink water, eat fat (non hydrogenated), supplement with cod liver oil and
put good oils/lotions on your skin that don't contain alcohol. Feel free
to email me concerning brands. Hope this helps!
— Soosan
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