Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Hi Gail, Why do you ask about the skin breaking out???!!!!???? I just got back from the Dermatologist. I'm so upset about my face. Tiny bumps all over it - looks like what I would call a heat rash. The Dr. wasn't sure what it was, I guess that's why he named it something like contact dermatitis. He wants me back in three weeks and if it isn't better he wants to do a punch biopsy - isn't that nice! He gave me Cetaphil soap, DesOwens lotion and a topical antibiotic. I'm just praying this helps. I'm at four months now. This happened right around three months and I was just lucky to get an appt. so soon - had to go out of state to get it. Here in Mobile it would be next year before any dermatologists had any openings. Anyway, my hair started falling out at three months also. I actually find it's not as bad as when it started and it doesn't even show yet. No dry skin, though, and no nails breaking. Please let me know if you've ever heard of the skin rash before. This is very upsetting. Joann in Mobile Dr. Kim, Ocean Springs, MS 4/20/01 -57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Someone else was recently talking about their skin breaking out, that it might have been fat modules? under the skin, and that it went away maybe a few weeks later, I think it might have been Steve? if my memory serves me Sheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Someone else was recently talking about their skin breaking out, that it might have been fat modules? under the skin, and that it went away maybe a few weeks later, I think it might have been Steve? if my memory serves me Sheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Gail, I am 14 weeks out (or will be tomorrow) and my hair started falling out right on schedule, about two weeks ago. My nails are growing great though and appear to be very healthy. My skin is somewhat dry, but that may be due to not getting in enough liquids. Dawna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 -- " gail l. " wrote: > I am wondering -- I know that most people have a large amount of hair > loss around the 3 month post-op, I wondered about nail breakage and > skin dryness & /or break-outs. What has been people's experiences > with these things. Wow, I thought I'd heard every possible question, Gail! I'm about 8 months post-op and my nails have not changed at all. My skin has though...for the better. I was always troubled by breakouts prior to surgery but my skin has become remarkably clear except for a few days around a certain time of the month. BTW, and I did lose lots of hair from month 2 to month 6. Thankfully it has stopped and for some reason it is not noticeable at all. H __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 -- " gail l. " wrote: > I am wondering -- I know that most people have a large amount of hair > loss around the 3 month post-op, I wondered about nail breakage and > skin dryness & /or break-outs. What has been people's experiences > with these things. Wow, I thought I'd heard every possible question, Gail! I'm about 8 months post-op and my nails have not changed at all. My skin has though...for the better. I was always troubled by breakouts prior to surgery but my skin has become remarkably clear except for a few days around a certain time of the month. BTW, and I did lose lots of hair from month 2 to month 6. Thankfully it has stopped and for some reason it is not noticeable at all. H __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 I had hair loss, but no problems with my nails except for dents that I believe date from the time of surgery and they have just about grown out. I had dry spots across my shoulders and upper back that itched a lot after surgery, but they are gone now too. The only breakouts were on the top of my scalp (weird). And that seems to have cleared up too. KathleenF Open DGB/DS Dr. Rabkin/Dr. Jossart 01/02/01: 374# 07/17/01: 260# http://www.webniche.com/wls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 I had hair loss, but no problems with my nails except for dents that I believe date from the time of surgery and they have just about grown out. I had dry spots across my shoulders and upper back that itched a lot after surgery, but they are gone now too. The only breakouts were on the top of my scalp (weird). And that seems to have cleared up too. KathleenF Open DGB/DS Dr. Rabkin/Dr. Jossart 01/02/01: 374# 07/17/01: 260# http://www.webniche.com/wls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Gail & Joann, I had severe break outs on my face,behind my ears,and on my neck and chest. I also had black hairs sprouting up all over my abdomen. I did not go to the doctor. I just figured it was some form of hormonal imbalance. Everything cleared up in 2 months. Sometimes I still get a rash on my face, but it clears within a week. Sincerely, a C - In duodenalswitch@y..., " gail l. " <gailfran2@y...> wrote: > Hi everyone- > I am wondering -- I know that most people have a large amount of hair > loss around the 3 month post-op, I wondered about nail breakage and > skin dryness & /or break-outs. What has been people's experiences > with these things. > gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Gail & Joann, I had severe break outs on my face,behind my ears,and on my neck and chest. I also had black hairs sprouting up all over my abdomen. I did not go to the doctor. I just figured it was some form of hormonal imbalance. Everything cleared up in 2 months. Sometimes I still get a rash on my face, but it clears within a week. Sincerely, a C - In duodenalswitch@y..., " gail l. " <gailfran2@y...> wrote: > Hi everyone- > I am wondering -- I know that most people have a large amount of hair > loss around the 3 month post-op, I wondered about nail breakage and > skin dryness & /or break-outs. What has been people's experiences > with these things. > gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 At 10:15 PM -0400 7/26/01, SKeib13337@... wrote: >Someone else was recently talking about their skin breaking out, that it >might have been fat modules? under the skin, and that it went away maybe a >few weeks later, I think it might have been Steve? Yup. But that was only my own personal experience. And, I had lost my hair some 25-30 years ago. -- Steve Goldstein, age 61 Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001 Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51 BMI on 07/26 = 43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2001 Report Share Posted July 27, 2001 I am 14 weeks post op and my hair is falling out in clumps! I went to a support group meeting last night and they assure me it will grow back...eventually. I guess the time frame is different for everyone....but I don't think we will actually go bald. But, I think I would rather wear a wig then be the weight I was 14 weeks ago! Karla Dr. Aslam Pre op 347 lbs 14 weeks post op 260 lbs nails & skin > Gail, > I am 4 months post op and still losing hair. I keep wondering if I'm > going to be bald when I'm through! > Donna > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2001 Report Share Posted July 27, 2001 At 8:33 AM -0400 7/27/01, Karla Blouin wrote: >I am 14 weeks post op and my hair is falling out in clumps! I went to a >support group meeting last night and they assure me it will grow >back...eventually. Karla, Think of it this way: when you lose weight, all of you gets smaller--shrinks. Think about all of those poor hair follicles, crowded to the max on a shrinking pate. What are they to do? So, many (many more than is necessary, but such is the fate of lemmings) take a dive off the deep end to get some breathing space. Once you stop shrinking, the survivors say, " Oh goodie. Now we have the whole place all to ourselves. So, they multiply in droves. " If you buy that, I have some neat Everglades recreational lots for sale. . . --Steve (well, it's only Friday, but I try to create April Fools Day) P.S. My follicles took the dive 30+ years ago, but the survivors never multiplied. -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2001 Report Share Posted July 27, 2001 Kris, Please let us know if you learn any more about this rash. The best explanation for me so far is that it is hormones that were stored in fat cells. I guess they come out as we lose the weight. I'm glad I learned before I had that punch biopsy done. I was not looking forward to that. Thanks, Joann in Mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2001 Report Share Posted July 27, 2001 Everyone - Thanxs for your response!! I just want to be prepared & armed for these types of things when I become post-op. I was nervous that this might have been a " dumb " question, now I am glad I asked it. love, gail __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2001 Report Share Posted July 27, 2001 I also have recently acquired a skin rash on my face, forehead and a little on my neck. Looks kind of like a heat rash and is a little itchy at times. One surgeon said it could be due to a Vitamin A deficiency -- just in the process of figuring out what to do/clear it up/prevent a reoccurence. Just wanted you to know you're not alone and I've heard of others with it, as well. Kris G Cincinnati, Ohio 5'7 " , 40 years old 8/22 - 283 - BMI 44.3 7/22 - 141 - BMI 22.1 Reached goal set by Dr. of 147 at 9 months/3 wks. ciao to 142 lbs. & 149.75 inches in 11 months Open BPD/DS 08/22/00 Bowel obstruction surgery 4/21/01 Dr. Maguire, Kettering OH HumanaFreedom Plus Plan iwillbefit@... http://www.newlifeteams.org Re: nails & skin | Hi Gail, | Why do you ask about the skin breaking out???!!!!???? I just got back from | the Dermatologist. I'm so upset about my face. Tiny bumps all over it - | looks like what I would call a heat rash. The Dr. wasn't sure what it was, I | guess that's why he named it something like contact dermatitis. He wants me | back in three weeks and if it isn't better he wants to do a punch iopsy - | isn't that nice! He gave me Cetaphil soap, DesOwens lotion and a topical | antibiotic. I'm just praying this helps. | | I'm at four months now. This happened right around three months and I was | just lucky to get an appt. so soon - had to go out of state to get it. Here | in Mobile it would be next year before any dermatologists had any openings. | Anyway, my hair started falling out at three months also. I actually find | it's not as bad as when it started and it doesn't even show yet. No dry | skin, though, and no nails breaking. | | Please let me know if you've ever heard of the skin rash before. This is | very upsetting. | | Joann in Mobile | Dr. Kim, Ocean Springs, MS | 4/20/01 | -57 | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2001 Report Share Posted July 28, 2001 Hi - The only thing I have seen with nails is that I have calcium deposits. I have very strong nails and no problem with breakage. Ellen(Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2001 Report Share Posted July 28, 2001 Hi - The only thing I have seen with nails is that I have calcium deposits. I have very strong nails and no problem with breakage. Ellen(Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2001 Report Share Posted July 28, 2001 Donna- I started zinc immediately after surgery and I used Nioxin for my hair prior to surgery and I didn't have fallout. Hope this helps Ellen(Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2001 Report Share Posted July 28, 2001 Donna- I started zinc immediately after surgery and I used Nioxin for my hair prior to surgery and I didn't have fallout. Hope this helps Ellen(Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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