Has anyone noticed that they now bruise really easily post-op? I hardly ever bruised pre-surgery (even when I was thin), even if I was bumped to the point that it brought tears, saw stars, etc. Now, however, I bruise really easily and they last forever.

Should I be concerned or is this just a "benefit" of having less padding?:svengo:

Did you have to give yourself injections of a bloodthinner after surgery? I did for 10 days and bruising was one of the side effects. If not then I would see my Dr as soon as possible. It may be nothing but here is a link about bruising as a symptom. Symptom: Bruising - CureResearch.com Best of luck!

I also have been bruising alot more easily since surgery. I thought it was a little weird, but just figured that maybe I hadn't replenished all the vitamins I need yet, or was just lacking something. But now after reading the link above, I am thinking it might be something else...I gotta get in to see the doctor soon!!

I was diagnosed with an idiopathic clotting disorder last year. I had always bruised easily, and was kind of a "bleeder" pre-op. I had to see an oncologist/hematologist before my revision to get the diagnosis. Anyways, my bruising is much worse now that I am more than half the size I was. The bruises last forever, and they hurt for much longer than they did before losing weight.

I would check with your PCP and maybe have a standard blood panel pulled to ensure there is not an underlying cause.

Weird that you mentioned this, but yes I have noticed that I bruise easily on the legs now. I love to woodwork as a hobby in the evenings and am usually banging around in the shop 4 nights a week. It used to take a pretty good whack for me to bruise and it would go away fast. Now just the slightest bump leaves a mark for weeks at a time. I hadn't thought much about it till you brought it up. Could it be an Iron deficiency?

Bill

I haven't been on blood thinners so maybe I need to have labs drawn. I'll be sure to bring it up at the next appointment.