I am suddenly getting a crazy amount of dried skin on my hands and feet about 2 months in. Also I noticed my memory seems to be a little off, like remembering details like people I just met names. I'm getting enough protein between 70 and 80 grams, and taking multivitamins, B12 and D. Anyone else experience similar?

Right now your body is in ketosis. Your burning fat because of eating very low carbs..... It will get better, I experienced that too and still do at times.

I have had dizziness and a little problem sometimes with coordination - especially after exercise. But you didn't mention if you're getting enough water. I drink between 100 - 120 oz. daily. When you mentioned dry skin, getting in enough fluids was the first think that came to mind.

Are you on any type of blood pressure medication

Have you had your Vitamin levels tested? Suggest you have your doctor test your thyroid and Vitamin D levels. I was having memory and concentration issues some time back (long before my VSG surgery). My thyroid was fine, but I was really low on Vitamin D. Dr. put me on 5,000 IU of Vitamin D a day, and WOW! Suddenly I had energy and concentration to spare! I call my Vitamin D "my little capsules of sunshine."

Warning: don't take 5,000 IUs of Vitamin D without being tested before and after. 5,000 turned out to be too much after about a year and doctor cut me back to 2,000 IUs. Then I had the VSG surgery so increased back to 5,000 IUs as I was low on Vit D again. So now every time I go in for blood tests, I have them check vitamin D, B12, and Iron.

Also, I can't harp enough about the miracle of Fish Oil. The pre and post op diets don't usually contain enough good fats -- that's why skin dries out and hair falls out. I am taking 2,000 mg of Fish Oil in Coromega packets. It's a gel pack, orange-flavored and avail at GNC.

Also, I can't harp enough about the miracle of Fish Oil. The pre and post op diets don't usually contain enough good fats -- that's why skin dries out and hair falls out. I am taking 2,000 mg of Fish Oil in Coromega packets. It's a gel pack, orange-flavored and avail at GNC.

Cindy, thanks for this suggestion!! I'm going to pick some up!

I am probably not getting enough water I try to get 8 glasses but usually it's more like 4-6 a day. I don't take any medication but I did have really low vitamin D and B12 before the surgery and was on supplements for that. I am taking those in the vitamins I take now but not high levels like before the surgery.I have a blood test in 4 weeks when I next visit the doctor hopefully that will reveal more. The fish oil sounds like a good idea thanks.