Question:
Okay...I have hesitated to ask this quesiton for 10 days now, but here goes....

About three weeks ago, I had my eyebrows waxed. (I'm 3 months post-op Lap RNY.) You know how when you get them waxed, your skin turns all red for a couple hours and then goes back to normal? Well, the area around my brows are still red and blotchy, as if I had them waxed two hours ago and it's been a couple weeks now. Also, I have a teeny burn from my curling iron right at the tip of my forehead right at the hairline. It's probably not even noticeable to anyone but ME. But again, I've had it for almost three weeks now. Has something happened to our skin that it doesn't heal as quickly post op? I've always been so conscious of my complexion, it's always been smooth and clear but now it's a different story.    — Annie H. (posted on February 1, 2002)

January 31, 2002
Protein does wonders for the skin. Try the shakes. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

February 1, 2002
Hi. I agree with the previous poster. Protein is needed to rebuild and repair tissue. If you're not getting enough, delayed healing would be one of the effects. JK, RN
   — Joya K.

February 1, 2002
I also agree with the other posters, but water could also be a factor. If you're not getting enough water, your skin is one of the first places you will notice. If your skin is sry, it's much more prone to scarring. Just make sure your getting 64oz or more... prefferably more. Just a thought. Hope this helps! I feel your pain, my eyebrows do that all the time, even when I was pre-op, I have very sensitive skin! :)
   — Deborah W.

February 1, 2002
The others covered the basic 2, protein & water. Then there's C for healing & as an anti-oxidant. And E, but it has to be dry form E for RNY, since we malabsorb fats/oils to a degree, the oil types are not useful. E is in charge of hair, skin, nails & capillary walls (and more stuff for boys).
   — vitalady