Did anyone notice their skin going extremely dry after MGB? I know this isn't related to Water intake because I have gone through times when my water intake was much worse than what it is now.. I did develop a kidney stone but never got skin that is as dry as it is now.

Is this related to MGB and absorption?

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Skin changes after surgery isn't unusual. Are you on a good bariatric vitamin? Sometimes just being on the right vitamins will make a huge difference.

After RNY surgery, my skin on my face became extremely dry and very fine wrinkles formed. They were the type of wrinkles that you see on someone who is over 100 years old. Now I am 67 years old so I expect wrinkles, but this was really accelerating the process. Anyways my wife suggested that I use Bio-Oil which can be found at CVS or Walmart and other stores. I put it on my face each morning and that took care of the problem.

Try this, you can get it at Sephora

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I had the sleeve - but I do have dry skin since then.

my favorite is to use melted coconut oil on my skin after I dry off post shower/bath.

really keeps my skin nice for a long time.

Just called my doctor this morning.. He advised me to take extra Zinc 20 mg for one month and see if things improve or not

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I feel like my face is flaking off! My forehead has big red bumps on it from just being so dry. I have tried Vitamin E oil, lotion, face creams.... I would love any suggestions I could get at this point. I am also struggling to get fluids down and trying REALLY hard to get them all in because I know that will help.

Try to stuff I posted above... It sooth the skin too, no I don't work for them, just a product that has worked wonders for me in the past

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Edited May 23, 201610 yr by nyteacher125

Just ordered some thank you!

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Eat more healthy fat. Avocado, olive oil, salmon, almonds, flaxseed...

Your hair, nails and skin will thank you.