Bruising

[monty 18]

Hi Everyone and Happy New Year! I am 3 months and 2 days out. I have developed a rather disturbing symptom in the past two weeks. I am bruising all over my body. I don't remember hurting myself or bumping into anything. My husband is embarrassed to go out with me. He is afraid someone is going to think he is abusing me. Did anyone else experience this or do you have any idea what might be causing this? I I haven't changed my diet, pills, Fluid etc. Thanks for all your info. It has helped me so much with my concerns.

[minaleigh 95]

I did a quick google search and found this:

http://www.fitsugar.com/Why-Do-I-Bruise-So-Easily-160076

I'm not sure how old you are, but I have heard before that some people tend to bruise more easily as they age. Also, since you are losing weight, you have less fat to protect the body from bruising. I've bruised easily all my life, always finding bruises and not remembering how I got them! I can contribute that to my anemia, though. Have you been taking a Multivitamin? If not, I would suggest that and see if the bruising subsides. If it continues, I would consult your doctor.

Sorry about how your husband feels. Maybe, for the time being, you could try some concealer when you guys go out? Not a solution, but it might make him more comfortable.

[5DogMa 62]

When I had that problem years ago when I was thin and not eating enough the doctor said I had a Vitamin K deficiency. Has you doctor checked your blood for vitamin deficiencies?

[monty 18]

Thanks guys. I went to the site and it had excellent info. Also less fat does mean skin not padded. I use to get bruises a lot when I was young due to being anemic. I thought as I got older I had just outgrown this problem. However, it makes sense that when you lose weight your skin isn't protected like before. Thanks for the replies. As usual, excellent feed back here and I appreciate the time you took to respond. I see my surgeon on Thur. and will be asking him about this. Happy New Year!

[Puja 148]

I would get hemoglobin levels checked, as well as liver function tests! How good are you about taking your Iron, B12, and Multivitamin? Do you get proper liquids and nutrition in?

Less fat should not be a reason to bruise more. If that were so, skinny people would be walking around in hues of blue and purple.

[sasicas 194]

Yes! I have the same problem, however all my lab work is fine so I just have bruises all over haha.

[monty 18]

Sasicas, Did you have bruising before the surgery and if not about when did it start? My last blood work levels were perfect on 12-12-11. But I see my surgeon on Thur. Congratulations on your weight loss!