Question:
Has anyone else gotten a lot of moles post-op?

I am 13 months post-op and have lost 135 pounds. As I have lost the weight, I have found I have more moles. Has this happen to anyone else? Some are dark and some are skin color.    — Kimberly V. (posted on August 21, 2003)

August 21, 2003
Kimberly, If you are older than about 20, you should have any new moles checked by your doctor. It is unusual for adults to get new moles and you should have them checked just in case. I doubt it has anything to do with your WLS.
   — Amber L.

August 21, 2003
Hi, It is probably because since you have lost the weight your body has shrunk, you are able to notice that some of your moles that you use to have are alittle bigger, that is what happenend to me and I am 7 mths post op. But, if you are worried about any of them then go to your doc and have them checked out! Ggod Luck to You!
   — Melodee S.

August 23, 2003
Are they moles, or are they skin tags? Skin tags are common among the MO, and I've found that the heavier I got, the more of them I got.
   — Dragon G.