Unexplained bruising 5 months out

[MommyofFive 243]

Ok, fellow sleevers. I am 5 months out, 80 lbs gone and I am covered in bruises. I have NO idea why. I never bruised easily prior to my sleeve. I look line an abused wife. Lol

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

It could be something like Vitamin B12 deficiency, but easy bruising can also be caused by more serious things like leukemia. Best to visit the doctor for a blood test to make sure everything is ok with your counts.

[MommyofFive 243]

Well that's pretty scary. I think I'll make a doctors appt. thank you

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I'm anemic and I bruise when the wind blows. Check your Iron levels.

[HatheryOnHerWay 603]

Definitely have them check your Iron levels! Many WLS folks require an iron supplement.

[Sassygirl06 962]

Iron levels make a lot more sence then anything more drastic....remember...you had all your levels and blood work....and probably a whole lot more pre op testing prior to surgery. If you had something like leukemia they would have found it then. I would go have blood work done, but it is likely just needing more iron!

[mparkersmith 72]

I bruise easily because I take aspirin daily as well as the blood thinner Plavix. Blood work should give you answers.

[maharet111 544]

I have this same problem!!

[MommyofFive 243]

I have this same problem!!

How far out are you? I'm gonna make an appt tomorrow. I have bruises covering my entire body, even my chest!! It's kinda scary.

[maharet111 544]

How far out are you? I'm gonna make an appt tomorrow. I have bruises covering my entire body' date=' even my chest!! It's kinda scary.[/quote']

I am almost four months out. I honestly think it is because I am not getting in enough Iron.