Question:
after having wls has anyone noticed having a drier, flackier scalp?
after having wls has anyone noticed having a drier, flackier scalp? — marcelle1070 (posted on March 2, 2004)
March 2, 2004
I'm 3 1/2 months post-op and I've got drier flakier everything. My skin
stays dry and itches like crazy. Let me know if you find out how to fix
it.
— ceciln
March 2, 2004
Are you getting your 3 servings of fat a day? ie margarine, mayo, etc.
— mrsmyranow
March 2, 2004
I had dry flaky skin all over my body between months 3-6.
lots of lotion and head and shoulders. Hang in there
— Jodie S.
March 2, 2004
I agree. Cutting down on fats can cause that. I've spent more on lotions
and creams since the surgery than I ever have in my life. I won't complain
tho. It's well worth it.
— lharbison
March 2, 2004
Are you taking dry form vit E? Since we malabsorb fats & oils to a
degree, that's one of the ones we need to replace. They come in 400IU
capsules. Not soft gels with oil inside. 800IU/day is recommended for the
general public for heart health. Your multi probably has 30/60, something
like that.
— vitalady
March 2, 2004
We malabsorb fat... so there is less being absorbed in our system and it
does become evident in the suppleness of our skin and hair. Moisturize
right out of the shower when you are damp to retain important moisture.
Ciao, Susan Maria BariatricEating.com
— SusanMaria
March 2, 2004
My scalp was so dry and flaky it itched so terribly I was going crazy until
my dermatalogist recommended a shampoo. Nutregena T-Gel stubborn itch
shampoo was my miracle in a bottle. I use it every other day.
— ckreh
March 2, 2004
My scalp is ok but my hands are literally like sandpaper. I use a ton of
lotion, but at times it is so bad that my hands snag my pantyhose.
— Fixnmyself
March 2, 2004
Years ago, when I was having so much trouble with my legs, my doctor
insisted that I take omega 3 fatty acids (or fish oil) in capsules. He
said that dry skin is best treated from the inside. It does work. I
always get dry skin in the winter, and this has stopped since I take the
oil caps. You might want to give it a try, especially since we have cut
back drastically on our fat intake and we malabsorb most of that.
— Linda S.
March 2, 2004
Before surgery, I had dry skin. Now I really have dry skin, especially with
winter still hanging in! Anyway, my PCP recommends Vaseline! I've been
using it on myself (not my scalp tho'!) for the past two years. It works
better than any lotion in the world and it is so inexpensive. I apply it
right after I shower. I don't apply every day, probably 3-4 times a week.
— Jodie P.
March 2, 2004
I INTENTIONALLY added more fat to my diet because of dry scalp, itchy dry
hurting skin, severe constipation and other minor issues. The added canola
oil solved all these problems. I dont recommend this for new posties but
once your at goal its something to consider. The fish oil pills sound like
a good idea.
— bob-haller
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