Side effects 2 months in

[BigHappy 16]

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?

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

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.

[joatsaint 2,814]

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.

[bigtone1911 0]

Are you on any type of blood pressure medication

[cindymg 629]

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.

[rebecca_dsu 241]

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!

[BigHappy 16]

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.