Question:
Does anyone know anything about bruising?

I'm 5 months post op and I've started noticing little bruises appearing under my arms, on my legs, etc. They're not huge and there aren't too many of them, just one or two here or there. I don't know what's been causing them and I didn't know if this could be from anything to do with gastric bypass. Thanks.    — SJSlesnick (posted on March 31, 2006)

March 31, 2006
Hi Sandi- bruising is pretty indicitive of protein consumption, and pretty normal. If you notice more and more, a call to your PCP or surgeon should be made, but bruising here and there is normal for the amount of protein we take in. People who eat a lot of protein who havent had WLS get the bruising too. Hope that helped. Good luck Cindi - 222#
   — DollyDoodles

March 31, 2006
I recommend having your doctor check your blood count to make sure your are maintaining adequate platelet and blood cell levels. If these levels are too low you can bruise more easily. Shelly
   — scharlier

March 31, 2006
I have never heard of protein consumption causing bruising! I am a nurse and i would do like the other person said and call your MD to have them check your blood counts. Remember that we are not doctors on this site and your physician always has the last word. Call them at last and tell them and see what they say!
   — nurse442

March 31, 2006
I have never heard of protein consumption causing bruising! I am a nurse and i would do like the other person said and call your MD to have them check your blood counts. Remember that we are not doctors on this site and your physician always has the last word. Call them at last and tell them and see what they say!
   — nurse442

March 31, 2006
Hi there!! Please check your b-12 in-take. I was taking too much and was having the same problem. My Dr. told me to cut it down, and then I was fine. It actually showed up in my bllod work that the B-12 levels were too high, and it will cause bruising and bleeding. Good luck to you and God Bless!
   — angelina1970

March 31, 2006
2 words low-iron! thats one of my signs when mine is low.
   — shellypoe

April 1, 2006
I can only speak from personal experience, so I will do that. I had those little bruises all over my legs, and did some reading and found out a lack of vitamin C could affect your connective tissue. I upped my C intake, and voile', the bruises disappeared. YMMV. Regards~
   — Statuesque

April 1, 2006
you may be low on vitamin K (clotting factor) A blood test will reveal if this is the case (and it often is)
   — Lise K.