Extremely Dry Skin!

[Mel34 11]

My face is completely dry! Its flaky and rough! Has anyone ever experienced this after surgery? I put on moisturizer all the time and it doesn't help.

Does anyone know what's going on?

[Time2Lose 16]

Are you getting enough liquids in? It may be affecting the moisture levels within your skin. I am a moisture addict and the past week I've been moisturizing more and actually switched to a thicker moisturizer this morning.

[Mel34 11]

I'm trying to drink as much liquid as I can but I don't think I'm drinking as much as I'm suppose to. :-( I'm only about a month and a half out and I find Water disgusting now. Before the surgery I use to drink water like nothing and now... Ugh!

What moisturizer do u recommend?

[takingmylifebacc 21]

Yes, I experienced the same thing and i believe it is from not being hydrated enough.

[Mel34 11]

Besides drinking more Water, is there anything else I can do? I've been drinking g2 since I got out of surgery but I guess its not working :-(

[IowaAndy 95]

It can be because of decreased Fluid intake and also the fact that you are not eating the same amounts of fat that you used to consume. I had the same thing when I was on the liquid fast for 8 months several years ago. You still need to get all of your fluids and also consume some fat. Peanut Butter is an excellent source of fat and Protein. I take a tablespoon and just slowly lick it off the spoon. This will also help with reducing your Hair loss as your hair needs fat also.

[carbgrl 119]

Have you tried drinking Water with Crystal Light flavoring? I like the Walmart generic wild strawberry flavor.

[Mel34 11]

I'm gonna go get those Chrystal light things tomorrow and try them out. And peanut butter... I LOVE it, so I'm gona start eating more of it.

Thanks everyone for the advise! I was afraid it was dehydration :-(

[IowaAndy 95]

Now don't eat the whole jar......moderation. I am not sure how far out you are but I usually put mine on a couple of saltines and it usually satisfies my carbs also.

[vsgm 31]

IowaAndy- how far out were u when u could eat a couple saltines with your pb? I m dying for a couple saltines!! Anything salty!!!!

[101driver 46]

I'm having skin issues, too -- I'm REALLY itchy!! I thought it was the laundry soap bothering me (but same soap I've always used), but now reading this, I'm wondering if it's Water related. I'm just shy of 6 weeks out. Anyone have the itchies happen to them?

[IowaAndy 95]

I ate some saltines and peanutbutter at around 10 weeks