Hello, I'm based in the UK and had my op Feb 8th. Has anyone experienced dry skin? I have now got on my legs, I know probably I have to up my water intake. Just wanted to know other folks experiences and how you dealt with it? I am now slathering my legs in the hope it will create a balance and the dry skin will slow down if not stop,

Hi, had my surgery in December! There are some hormonal changes occurring and dry skin is one of the side effects. I used lotions and a really good moisturizing soap in the shower. Adding humidity to the house will help, too. If it continues to be a problem let you doctor know. Congrats!

Thanks for your reply. I have been sipping water all day and not met my target!

I use Neutragena twice a day everyday plus drink about 10 cups of water. It really helps.

Am struggling to get the recommended amount of water in. Have now decided not to have coffee until I hit my target.

I have bad dry skin and am breaking out horribly. I know it's because I'm not meeting my liquid intake targets.

SD:1/28/13 HW:358 SW:338 CW:297

This site is great! I like the fact I don't feel alone and that others are going through the same thing. I have been applying cream all day to my legs and drinking only water. Dry skin was this morning looking like fish scales, will have to keep this in check.

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Had my surgery feb 6th yes dry skin started at week three I have been using Vitamin E oil after my shower and I let air dry. My hair became dry too, not falling out but dry. I use really good shampoo and I do not wash my hair everyday, when I do wash it I let it dry naturally half way the blow dry on low. I'm very anal when it comes to my hair skin and nails. I take 5000 mcg of Biotin and will bump it up soon to 10,000 as you pee out what is not used or absorbed. Hope that helped a little.

Many thanks for the reply. My nails grow quite quickly and thus far have not suffered nor dried out which I'm really happy about. I think also with the heating on it also dry out the skin so I have to re-apply a few times in the day. Getting there with the water intake and think I'm up to about 70%.

Lots of water, I use coconut oil in my cooking and on my skin. Make sure you are getting enough essential fatty acids. Stay away from chemical laden moisturizers or petroleum based creams.

I am having the dry skin issue after my by-pass surgery. I drink plenty of fluids. I think that part of the problem with me is the lack of fat in the diet for weeks before and after the surgery.

I was having it and post 6 days I went to walgreens and purchased Vitamin E Oil. I got the serum in the pump. I also got the 100% cocanut butter. I gotta look and see the brands. Spent maybe $10.

OH EM GEE... This has been my savior. My spots of dryness are my face, under my chin and my chest and back. I use the stick on the spots and also apply one pump to the areas. The first day I noticed a difference.

I livw by it now!

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221**8 days post op: Down 19 lbs**

I am currently using something called Doublebase it is water based not too gloopy and helping me to keep my skin hydrated....yay!

I am almost 6 weeks post op and I am having dry skin and hair issues as well. I am drinking 64 oz of water a day and 60 to 70 grams of protein. I have to agree with someone who said they think it is the lack of fat in our diets that is causing these issues. I use a soap that is high in moisture and a skin lotion after I dry off. I sometime let myself air dry since I live in Florida. I wash my hair everyother day and let it air dry since my hair is curly, the days I do not wash my hair I spritz water on my hair so it does not get frizzy. I am really hoping as I move forward and start to add more fat to my diet that this will resolve. I am thinking of also getting body oil to apply to wet skin after I shower and let it air dry. My legs and arms are starting to look like elephant skin.

Biotin is a great resource to add to your daily routine! I take 5000mcg right now and although I still have to use lotion- I don't use as much or as often. I love the hold bond ultimate healing lotion- it's the best ever! :-)

HW 305 SW 292 CW 282 GW 150

I use Vitamin e oil 5000 mg in the shower before I get out then air dry it has made a world of difference with the dry skin.

I also wash my hair every other day or go three days as it is not oily. I take 50000 mcg of Biotin and don't seem to have much fallout and I am 2.5 months out. Because we wont be absorbing most of what we eat the issues of dry skin , hair and nails will haunt us for a long while. The hair loss eases up with time. YOu can take lots of biotin because you pee out what you don't use.