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Bruising

For the last three weeks I've been randomly bruising on my arms. Before the surgery it took a massive blow for me to bruise. Now they are just appearing.

I'm 10 weeks out tomorrow and have lost 47 pounds.

Is this normal? There is also the problem of this week I haven't really been tolerating any food all that well. It does not come back up, but it's highly uncomfortable going down. No matter what I eat. I'm mainly living on shakes again.

If this continues then I'll call my doc. But I'm looking for ideas or anyone else this has happened to, in the meantime.

Thanks!!!

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Ive been bruising allot too I think its low potassium levels. I follow my potassium level using myfitnesspal. Try to incorporate more high potassium foods. White navy beans ,greens, vegetables, and muscle milk has allot of potassium in it 1000 in a bottle you need 3500 a day.

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I'll try that. Thank you!

Are you on a blood thinner, or did they give you one in the hospital? That can cause bruising. Suggest a call to your doctor. Like tomorrow.

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Are you on a blood thinner' date=' or did they give you one in the hospital? That can cause bruising. Suggest a call to your doctor. Like tomorrow.[/quote']

Not on a blood thinner.

I know if you're lacking Iron, that it can cause you to have bruises. Not a DR but its great that you'll seek medical attention if it continues.

Not on a blood thinner.

I'm not on a blood thinner either. But the hospital have me some shots of blood thinner after my surgery to prevent blood clots. I didn't bruise from that but it might be worth asking your doctor if they gave you a blood thinner and if that could be causing the problem.

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