Itching skin

[beezy8 41]

Is it typical to be itchy as we lose weight? I'm 12 days post op and lost 12 pounds. I'm having mild itching over much of my body. Nothing servere, just scratchy. Any suggestions?

[Cervidae 2,389]

it could be a bunch of things. If you're still taking any of the heavy duty pain killers, those make most people pretty itchy, myself included. You could be a little dehydrated, or your skin could be really dry from the weird temps that most of the US is experiencing. Or it could be that your skin is just itchy because it's retracting a little as you rapidly lose weight, like letting some air out of a full balloon (that's the best analogy I can think of. I certainly relate to it!). I wouldn't worry about it unless it becomes so itchy that you're damaging your skin from scratching. Hope everything else is going well! Take care.

[Cervidae 2,389]

Oh, also, a suggestion: either buy or make your own sugar scrub. If it's dry skin, which is what it most likely is, a sugar scrub will feel incredible and it will exfoliate your skin so when you put on lotion after your shower, the skin will feel so much better and more moisturized.

[beezy8 41]

Thank you for your helpful suggestions.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I am going through the same thing post op.My incisions and allover itches inside and out.

[beezy8 41]

I think I understand with all the changes happening under my skin. It's just a real sign that things are happening! !

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

It's candida....More Probiotics needed.

[Djmohr 6,965]

The biggest issue early on is dehydration. Once you really get a handle on this, your skin gets much better.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

As others have mentioned it is probably a combination of things: dehydration, healing, meds, etc.

Stay hydrated and use a good body oil/moisturizer. I had to make sure I kept my belly covered early out to so I wouldn't mindlessly scratch my incisions, too.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I just purchased a large container of coconut oil.I slather it allover every morning and night.Really helps

[beezy8 41]

I love coconut oil! All natural works wonders on skin.

[mokt 58]

I had the same issue around 14 days post op. I was so itchy!! Turns out is is very normal and very common, due to dehydration, hormone changes and well it just being winter. I thought I was going insane I was so itchy. What worked for me though was really increasing my Fluid intake and lots and lots of cream.

Best of luck....it was pass fortunately

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I love coconut oil! All natural works wonders on skin.

Its my savior.I bought a big jar and I slather it on allover especially on the scars from surgery.Also I massage it generosly into my scalp.It really works.I use medicated antibacterial soap then apply the coconut oil after shower.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I don't want to look saggy and giant from weight loss.I think hydration is the key.

[beezy8 41]

I agree, Pinkgirl1234. Thanks for your feedback. ; )