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I want to avoide any scaring as much as possible. I know that after i start healing enough that i can take off the bandages, ill be rubbing coconut oil on my skin, and probably taking Vit. E. However-- i want to know if i can start taking Vit E now to get it built up in my system before the surgery. I know that some doctors dont allow it, and if my doc says no i wont but anyone have any thougth's on this?

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Hi Megan,

My surgeon suggested not taking Vitamin E, Omega, Fish Oil at least 2 weeks prior to surgery. Something to do with oily texture that it can leave in the lining of your stomach, or something like that.

But, he said that post surgery it would be fine. I have gotten some Vitamin E, keratin lotion for scars and tighten the skin post surgery.

I hope it works. I know Vitamin E will be good for scars too. Good Luck!!

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thank you :)

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I've heard really good things about the silicone scar tape. Have you talked to anyone who's used it for scar therapy? I'm really not that concerned about my gastric bypass scars from the laparoscopic surgery because they will be so small. I am VERY concerned though about the circumferential scar that's left behind after the lower body lift, and I'm sure I'll need one down the road.

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millie, no i havent. i actually dont know anyone who has had this surgery. Ill look into that though.

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I want to avoide any scaring as much as possible. I know that after i start healing enough that i can take off the bandages, ill be rubbing coconut oil on my skin, and probably taking Vit. E. However-- i want to know if i can start taking Vit E now to get it built up in my system before the surgery. I know that some doctors dont allow it, and if my doc says no i wont but anyone have any thougth's on this?

Hi Megan

Instead of coconut butter get some Vitamin e oil!!! I had lap band back in 2010 and I used Vitamin e oil and that works better!!!

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thats a great idea!

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Vitamin E oil is a great way to prevent scars. I am also a distributor for it works global, and they have a cream for stretchmarks that I am going to invest in too to help diminish those too, if your interested in any of my products my website is www.tightenwithtinapolley.myitworks.com, email me if you have any questions or want help with anything. I am going to use these products through out my journey, they have body wraps that I am going to tighten and tone my skin while losing the weight!!! Well Good luck!!!

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i've heard mixed things about it works. of course i have heard it works works, but i've also heard its a temporary fix. i want permanent.

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Yes it is temporary if you don't eat right? I don't foresee you eating at a fast food restaurant everyday 3 times a day once you have the surgery done. I love the wraps and I love the greens, and knowing what we are going to be going through with eating I plan to use the greens to get in my Vitamins from them. The greens with 8 oz of Water or orange juice is your full day of vegetables in one glass? I know with bypass you lose a lot of Vitamin intake because of the bypass, and so by drinking that I am in hopes that I won't have to take as many pill form Vitamins. So it's just a suggestion??? I love it works, and I am integrating it as much as I can during my journey!!!

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when is your surgery?

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My surgery is the 19th of this month. I am super excited, just wish the days would go by a little faster, cause right now it seems like each day goes by so slow??? I am ready!!! I am so ready I am beyond ready!!! LOL,

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let me know how the stuff works for you im expecting my surgery date to be may/june

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and congrats :)

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Thanks Megan, I defiantly will let you know!!!

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