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Hi All, Coming into week 5 of Sleeve. I have been using the patch MD Patches for multi, D3, and B12. I also do a liquid multi too. I have loved the patches and ease of use, have no idea if they work yet (blood tests at 8 weeks will tell all). But, encountered a huge issue earlier this week. I had placed two of them on my upper chest and when I went to remove them the following morning the skin underneath looked burned and oozing. I have left the company a message, and emailed twice without a response. The third patch that was on my upper stomach was fine. I do know that I was in the sun and the patches were exposed to it. Perhaps there's a reaction from sunlight on these.

HeidiKat, They did get back with today via email. Here's the explanation. Thought I posted this a bit earlier. And, you're right on all accounts above. Thank you for your input "PatchMD Patches are a multi-layered polymeric laminates with a reservoir system. medical grade Adhesive properties are laboratory tested. have excellent adhesion and are proven to be non-irritating to humans. if you experience redness at a sensitive area on your skin, use an area such as the hip, back, shoulder ,or top of buttocks, after using on a less sensitive area, the problem usually stops. As to sun exposure we recommend not to use the patch in direct sun put on your buttocks not exposed.

Yes, my MO was to place where they might be better absorbed. Usually I place on my hip or upper torso, where. I have had no issues. Just this one time, on chest. Big sun day, that day. I will sacrifice myself everyone and do one more try on an exposed area. I have golf tournament this afternoon and will be out for several hours. If I have the same issue then we will know harsh direct sunlight is not a friend to the Patches....

Alex, sorry... Thought you were with patch MD. I bought the patches through the Bariateic pal store. But, reached out to the company unsuccessfully....

Afternoon until early morning. As I mentioned, could be reaction to direct sun. But, it is what it is. Firsts for everything, Barry. Might want to do a small test on this, and if it proves I'm one of thousands you can caveat by stating "direct and long exposure to sun not recommended" because that is the only plausible reason for the reaction. Been wearing these for a few weeks without prior issue. Albeit, first time that I placed two of them to exposed areas. Note that I called your company, and emailed 2x without response. Thank you.

Well guys, like I said, could have been a reaction from direct sunlight on the Patches. Not that I had them stuck on my face, but it's probably better to use them where the sun doesn't shine.... Having said that, I love the convenience and really want to love them. But, just in case I do backup with liquid multi and the other supplements I mentioned. Pretty surprised that they have not responded to my inquiry. Thought about adding the anti-aging, since decided I had too many stickers happening. Anxious to see what the blood work reveals, too.

Well, post op Patches sounded great. I love the liquid multi too. Hate swallowing a bunch of pills. ReViva is the liquid I use. Both Multi and Calcium. I do sublingual B12, and prescription D3. Yes, it looks like a burn and feels like one too. One on each side.