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Skin breaking out after VSG!?

Hey fellow VSGers!!! I got sleeved on April 12, 2017 and before surgery I had very good skin. I Didn't have to wear makeup or anything. Now, I am experiencing small bumps all over my face and everyday I wake up with more. It looks like a rash and I tried doing face washes and face masks but nothing works! I don't think it's anything I'm eating because I'm still on soft foods and have been for the past few weeks. I'm feeling very frustrated and upset at this point because I have never experienced this. Have any of you experienced this? What should I do? HELP ME PLEASE!!!! I'm desperate over here :-(

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  • nonnilynn
    nonnilynn

    Your body is probably dumping out toxins. Just be patient and give it a chance to fully purge. It's a healthy sign.

  • GrrlAnn
    GrrlAnn

    I would check with your doctor. When I have allergic reactions it can look like that. You may be reacting badly to something you are eating or a medication/supplement. Sent from my XT1585 using Baria

  • Mandybb
    Mandybb

    My doctor said that the body can change after surgery in relation to allergies. I had a horrible reaction to Tramadol after surgery when I was fine with it before. If you can pinpoint the problem you

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I've heard of some patients doing short term estrogen patch therapy after WLS to get their hormones back on track. You might want to consult with your gynecologist about what you're experiencing. Good luck!

I'll look into that as well. Thank you!!


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I to had some breakouts. Went to the dermatologist and was given some cream. It worked pretty well. I do get a little more pimples than normal and my skin is a bit dryer than normal even getting 1.5 or more liters (6 glasses) in per day which is more than I had previously had before surgery. Working on increasing the fluid intake.
Weird but exercise has helped a bit. Not sure if the sweat has something to do with it. I'll stick with the toxins leaving my body. The dryness and bumps are improving each week that passes so talk to the doc and give it some time.
Juat my own personal opinion.

Thank you for replying! Yeah I might make a dermatologist appointment because I'm getting frustrated. It could also be my water intake because before surgery I could drink a gallon and a half and now I could barely get 3 water bottles down :-/



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I, too, have had some skin issues since surgery five months ago. I had bruising on my upper legs for a little while. Then I felt crazy itchy, mostly at my arms, calves, and back. My PCP advised that I take Zyrtec and that stopped the itching. My surgeon said it is likely the hormones. I tend to think it's more that than anything because I've been very irregular and I have more blemishes on my face (one not-quite pimple on my cheek that's been there for about four months). I can also be awfully moody. Good luck!

Thank you for replying!! I'll try Zyrtec as well to see if it helps.


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