Right after surgery I noticed my skin was very dry, so I took the advice of others and started using coconut oil on my skin to relieve the dryness. Now my feet are cracking... I mean painful open cracks. I looked up symptoms of dehydration, and sure enough the problem I'm having with my feet was listed.

Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, besides drinking more Water to cure the dehydration what did you do to heal the cracking. I am keeping my feet moisturized, but as soon as one crack heals, here comes another.

I'm not sleeved yet but I have this problem with my feet, too. What works for me is to constantly keep them moisturized. I put vaseline on them at night and wear socks.

I live in the high desert and this is a problem year round here- especially when wearing flip flops to do yard work around our chalky, water- leaching dust & soil..,

A product on "drugstore.com" called CRACK CREME (spray form) is the only thing that works for me... It starts to heal & close them up after 2 nights of dowsing my damp, just- showered feet & then quickly sealing/covering with socks (I also smear a little bit on my lower lip or finger tips if I get cracks there). Good luck - maybe this regime would work for you (I notice I get more of them when I've been at my heaviest, btw).

I started taking prim rose oil in gel form yesterday...I have been having a lot of trouble with my skin being dry and cracking.....it will take a week or so but it will be worth it if it works...I am taking 1000 mg a day so far

Might want to try that!

Wow! Did any of you develop the dry skin condition after surgery, or did it exist before surgery. I have one crack that is very bad. It's like an open wound. Going to see a doctor about it. It would be different if my feet were callused, but that is not the case... It's fleshy skin splitting. Sounds disgusting... I know!

Wow! Did any of you develop the dry skin condition after surgery, or did it exist before surgery. I have one crack that is very bad. It's like an open wound. Going to see a doctor about it. It would be different if my feet were callused, but that is not the case... It's fleshy skin splitting. Sounds disgusting... I know!

My skin has changed a lot since surgery...It is much dryer. I am cold all the time now because I don't have the insulation I used to.. My hair is finally growing back and a few other things...the best part is through it all I have lost over 176 lbs. yee haww

RJ, I can only imagine the lower intake of fat, besides dehydration in my case, has a lot to do with increased dryness. My skin is so dry, I sometimes wonder if I should just oil down with lard. LOL The coconut oil helps though. Nice scent too. Now I smell fruity. LOL

Bag Balm and socks.

Avon has a product called cracked heel cream that is fabulous! I have the nastiest feet from being barefoot or in flip flops most of the time. Good stuff and inexpensive.

Have you been checked for diabetes recently?

RJ, I can only imagine the lower intake of fat, besides dehydration in my case, has a lot to do with increased dryness. My skin is so dry, I sometimes wonder if I should just oil down with lard. LOL The coconut oil helps though. Nice scent too. Now I smell fruity. LOL

LOL..I tried coconut oil...not much success..I am finding the prime rose to be working though...

Bag Balm and socks.

My husband does this. He has had trouble with heel cracks since before surgery. Two nights of this and the cracks are gone. I've tried other stuff but none of it worked as well as the bag balm. The key for him is to wear socks and shoes that keep his heels covered for the most part.

I take 1000 of evening primrose oil as well to keep my hair from falling out due to thyroid issues. I'm using coconut oil whipped with some essential oils for keeping my skin moisturized and I'm loving it.

Vaseline on feet at night time covered with socks moisturizes feet and helps keep feet from drying up. Be careful walking on tile or getting into rub, feet are super slipper.

RJ's and Gamegirl,

Where do you purchase your prim oil and gel from?? Do you drink it or rub it into skin?

RJ's is gel and Gamegirl is oil.

RJ's did I also see you post in another post about using what??? for the stitches scars? I was trying to look for it, I believe you said the one you are using worked better for you than what others used. What are you using for your scars??

Vaseline on feet at night time covered with socks moisturizes feet and helps keep feet from drying up. Be careful walking on tile or getting into rub, feet are super slipper.

RJ's and Gamegirl,

Where do you purchase your prim oil and gel from?? Do you drink it or rub it into skin?

RJ's is gel and Gamegirl is oil.

RJ's did I also see you post in another post about using what??? for the stitches scars? I was trying to look for it, I believe you said the one you are using worked better for you than what others used. What are you using for your scars??

I take prim rose in gel capsules. I take them a long with my Vitamins, twice a day...Seems to be working..My skin has already improved some on my hands.....

I use caster oil on my scars..It is the only product that sinks into the tissue and heals the inner scar and makes it softer...I also stretch and rub the scars gently which help to keep the hardness from forming....

I get the EPO in capsules from amazon. RJ I have to try castor oil on my scars.

My husband does this. He has had trouble with heel cracks since before surgery. Two nights of this and the cracks are gone. I've tried other stuff but none of it worked as well as the bag balm. The key for him is to wear socks and shoes that keep his heels covered for the most part. I take 1000 of evening primrose oil as well to keep my hair from falling out due to thyroid issues. I'm using coconut oil whipped with some essential oils for keeping my skin moisturized and I'm loving it.

GG, I'm just starting to get into EO and natural beauty products (I mean I'm obsessed with them now). What do you mix with your coconut oil? Love trying new things!