Question:
I am noticing that I am covered in brusies.

I am covered in brusies on my legs and a few appear on my arms. Has anyone else had that probelm?    — Janet V. (posted on March 18, 2002)

March 18, 2002
I had mystery bruises for a long time. Then someone said Vitamin C. I take one tablet daily 1000mg. No more bruises. Rita rny 3/31/94 then 463/now 190ish give or take a gallon of water.
   — vt_rita

March 18, 2002
people who get bruises very easily are often lacking potassium.
   — paula B.

March 18, 2002
I too had bruises all over...I called my surgeon and she said I was lacking Vitamin K....and for me to eat leafy green foods like, lettuce and spinach. After eating green leafy foods the bruising stopped. Try a salad or two a week and see if that helps.
   — Kimberly N.

March 18, 2002
This is how the excess bruising was explained to me. When we are fat, our bodies develop small capillaries to supply the extra fat/skin layer. Once the fat is gone, however the capillaries are still there for a while and are close to the surface. They are fragile and will cause bruising if bumped. Eventually these resorb and are no longer a problem. Shelley
   — Shelley.

March 18, 2002
My daughter and I also experienced "mysterious" painless bruises, particularly on our legs and arms, starting a few months after our RNY surgeries. Our surgeon told us to take an extra Vitamin C tablet daily (500 mg), and the bruising stopped. I don't remember the explanation behind it, but it worked for us. Good luck!
   — Diana T.