I am at my 10th week post op. Beginning weight 246 (5/14/15)now 192. I have been walking a lot for exercise. When should I start lifting small weight? And is anyone skin very dry still??

I'm in my 8th week and I started lifting weights last week

The skin on my face developed very fine wrinkles. My wife suggested that I use BioOil which is available at CVS and other drug stores. I followed her advice and applied it once each morning and that fixed the problem.

Congratulations! You have made excellent progress in the short 10 weeks. You should be very proud of yourself!

Dry skin does seem to be pretty common with WLS. It is usually a sign that you are not getting enough fluids. For the most part my dry skin got under control when I was finally able to get the 48 to 64 ounces of Water in on a daily basis.

I just used Aveeno lotion every day, multiple times a day.

My skin is better than it was at 10 wks, I am using a heavy cream to help with it. I continue to push the liquid. I have had several people try to sell me vitamins and stuff that are suppose to help but I want to win this battle on my own!!

Thank you all so much!!!

My surgeon suggested using ankle weights when I walk and bike. Don't think that when I go to spin class I will use them but rather on my bike outside. Handheld weights while you walk would probably be helpful as well!