My face is completely dry! Its flaky and rough! Has anyone ever experienced this after surgery? I put on moisturizer all the time and it doesn't help.

Does anyone know what's going on?

Are you getting enough liquids in? It may be affecting the moisture levels within your skin. I am a moisture addict and the past week I've been moisturizing more and actually switched to a thicker moisturizer this morning.

I'm trying to drink as much liquid as I can but I don't think I'm drinking as much as I'm suppose to. :-( I'm only about a month and a half out and I find water disgusting now. Before the surgery I use to drink water like nothing and now... Ugh!

What moisturizer do u recommend?

Yes, I experienced the same thing and i believe it is from not being hydrated enough.

Besides drinking more water, is there anything else I can do? I've been drinking g2 since I got out of surgery but I guess its not working :-(

It can be because of decreased fluid intake and also the fact that you are not eating the same amounts of fat that you used to consume. I had the same thing when I was on the liquid fast for 8 months several years ago. You still need to get all of your fluids and also consume some fat. Peanut butter is an excellent source of fat and protein. I take a tablespoon and just slowly lick it off the spoon. This will also help with reducing your hair loss as your hair needs fat also.

Have you tried drinking water with Crystal Light flavoring? I like the walmart generic wild strawberry flavor.

I'm gonna go get those Chrystal light things tomorrow and try them out. And peanut butter... I LOVE it, so I'm gona start eating more of it.

Thanks everyone for the advise! I was afraid it was dehydration :-(

Now don't eat the whole jar......moderation. I am not sure how far out you are but I usually put mine on a couple of saltines and it usually satisfies my carbs also.

IowaAndy- how far out were u when u could eat a couple saltines with your pb? I m dying for a couple saltines!! Anything salty!!!!

I'm having skin issues, too -- I'm REALLY itchy!! I thought it was the laundry soap bothering me (but same soap I've always used), but now reading this, I'm wondering if it's water related. I'm just shy of 6 weeks out. Anyone have the itchies happen to them?

I ate some saltines and peanutbutter at around 10 weeks