Hi- I was wondering if any bandsters have had skin problems since surgery. I was banded in April & since my last fill in October I have had skin problems. If I get a cut on my legs it does not heal & scars. I have developed Rosacea on my face. I went to see a Dermatologist yesterday & he said I was dehydrated & need to drink more water immediately. Also I need to take my vitamins regularly. He thinks I might me vitamin deficient & said I should get a blood test. Funny at my last fill the doc gave me a script to get a blood test to check for vitamin deficencies. I guess I should follow up.

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I would definetly suggest getting tested for Lupus. My mother has it, and I know that people who want to get the lap band who have lupus are sometimes not even allowed to get the band because of it. Some of the symptoms include inability to heal or randomly occuring rashes that won't go away. Also, a "butterfly" looking rash or redness on the face is common. I don't want to worry you, but I got rashes and I thought I had lupus so I looked into since my mother has it. I haven't gotten tested yet, but it sounds like you have the symptoms associated with it. At least bring it up to your doctor and look it up online.