I was banded August 16th. I am losing weight pretty quickly I think. Has anyone noticed dry flakey skin and Acne since banding? My face looks like I'm a teenager again, and not in a good way. LOL Also, my whole body is dry and wrinkly. I can't seem to get enough lotion....just soaks it right in. Any ideas as to what could be causing this and what I can do???

I had an increase in both acne and dry skin. I thought it could be because the hormones stored in your fat cells get released into your system, causing the same imbalances you had when you were a teenager, and just undergoing surgery, like any trauma, can affect your chemical balance as well

My post-op sheet says dry skin is a sign you may not be getting enough protein and fluids. The acne probably is from the hormone release.

Good Luck!!

I have really dry skin, I wondered if it's because of the post-op diet and esp. the lower amounts of fats I'm eating right now.

I have really dry flaky skin right now also. My face is horrible. I went to my marykay friend and she wants me to use the microderm abrasion on my face but I think that might make it more dry. Hmmmmmm

This has totally happened to me too! I had beautiful skin before hand and now I battle with dry/flakey/broken out skin all of the time. It's not like regular teenage acne....it's little bumps that look like a rash and they itch. I know that I was allergic to the antibotics that they gave me during surgery but a year out and I am still having issues. Let me know if you find anything that works!

Watch your water intakes. 64oz as a daily *minimum* for proper function. Dry body = dry skin. It can also impact acne (as can everything under the sun)

I was only banded August 24, 2006 and I have not experienced the dry skin yet, but I woke up with my first pimple today. I do drink at least 5 - 6 glasses of water a day. Just try pushing plenty of water everyday, and see if you notice a difference. Good luck.

I GOT A BIG ZIT ON MY LEFT CHEEK N IT WONT GO AWAY LOL

MY MD just did first blood work on me since banding 7/06 and my diabetes is the best ever. But I have to start taking fish oil tablets. I hope this will help my skin . My skin is different from before banding too.

edie