Hey, Fabulous Fifties,

Anyone having dry skin? I have a dry, itchy rash, which doesn't seem to be related to anything else, but started on my pre-op liquid diet. I'm changing my name to "Prickles."

Are you getting in enough fluids? If so, are you drinking a new protein? Perhaps switch to a different TYPE of protein if this occurred after starting protein.

FF,

I'm getting all my fluids, and I've been drinking the same Protein, Isopure, on and off for a few years. Nothing has changed except fat and calorie intake. And it's just from hip joint to knee. I'm just weird, I guess.

Did you try taking fish oil (omega 3's or krill oil capsules)? I find this helps my skin.

Thank you, Rosie. I'll try that.

I, too am having dry itchy skin - no rash though. Mine is primarily on my legs fromthe knee down. I get in my Protein and Water, and take flax oil supplements - so I am attributing mine to less fat under the skin (my guess). The parts of me that still have too much fat (around my middle) don't itch.

I got a weird dry skin rashy thing on my chest, just below my collarbone, and in a couple of places on my arms around month 4 or 5. It's gone away now. I thought maybe it's because I shrunk quickly and my skin couldn't keep up. I use a body oil instead of lotion after every few showers. I think the oil helps me skin. It sure soaks in fast!

Lynda

You didn't mention where your rash is, what you use could vary on the location.

For dry skin, I prefer a thin coat of petroleum jelly on my arms and shins. It cures those scaly looking skin cells for days. It works great on your heals too.

Who knew at 54 white chicks get ashy? LOL

My doc. Told me to use Biotin, for skin, hair and nails. This diet is killing my beautiful nails, which was what I considered my most beautiful area. Doc said Biotin so I just started using it. Maybe it will help you too.

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How much biotin should we be taking?

I was using Prenatal Vitamins before I had gs so doc said to continue cause it has everything I need plus the 29 ml of iron that I need

wow I had major itching issues.. no rash or prickly anything.. but wow itch itch itch.. all over my stomach.. was afraid of hurting my incisions.. and even spoke to the doc.. he looked and said its just dry sking.. try a lotion.. so I got some good lotion..started putting that on..and it helped the problem.. now Im post op since dec 20th and the itching has almost totally stopped.. but I still lotion the tummy.. glad there is a place for us over 50 people lol.. 50 going on 30.