Sleeve2MGB 1 Posted February 12, 2014 I am 8 weeks post op and just developed an itchy somewhat painful task on my face and severely chapped lips that are black leaving black spots. Any ideas on is this gastric sleeve related? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
able2cope 193 Posted February 12, 2014 sorry to hear this - cracked lips can be a sign of Vitamin b2 deficiency... I have that - taking my supplements but still cracked at the edges - I also have a 'bruise' at the corner of my mouth - but as my mother had this too, I put it down to being hereditary.. perhaps not though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites