Question:
Does anyone else have chapped lips a while after surgery?

I had open on feb,9 since then my lips stay chapped is that common?    — stevie W. (posted on February 27, 2001)

February 27, 2001
I developed chapped lips around 6 mos. post-op. It has a lot to do with not drinking enough water. We need that water intake now, more than ever. I sleep with vaseline on my lips at night and that seems to help. I have also increased my water intake. Dawn
   — Angelia W.

February 27, 2001
I can't help but notice that all my skin is extremely dry to the point of flaking. I use a good moisturizer every night and morning but nothing helps much. I try to get in my water but that amount is so much that I am having a really herd time. I am going to try to increase me water and see if it doesn't help. Thanks for the great question!!!!!
   — Tonia B.

February 27, 2001
SHUUUT UPP!!! LOL, I thought that was a fluke!! I've never in my life had chapped lips, right before I went into surgery I put Carmex on my lips just becasue I remembered from my last surgery that my lips cracked from the 'thing' they put in my mouth. This time I was prepared. Now 11 days out and my lips are in horrible shape, cracked peeling skin and my water intake is actually excessive (I'm always so thirsty) What do you think it is?
   — corpdiva2006

February 27, 2001
Vaseline? Here in the United States we have a lipstick-type product called Chap-stick to treat chapped lips. I'm sure you can find it online somewhere.
   — blank first name B.

February 27, 2001
YES! From the anesthesia. From our slow water habits and if you are RNY, you are malabsorbing many of your fats 'n oils, more if you are fat free. Using a dry E supplement may help your skin, 800IU per day. Using a smooth product like Bonne Belle Lip gloss moisturizes mine, the lips from the dessert.
   — vitalady