Meal Replacements = Bad Skin!

[zmt1990 2]

Hello, I am scheduled for my surgery on December 16th and I started my Meal Replacements 4 days ago. Everything is going well and i have lost 5 pounds so far BUT I am breaking out like crazy! Has anyone else had this reaction with the Meal Replacement shakes? I have never really had an acne issue but the past two days my whole face as exploded! Because I am not eating or drinking anything other then the shakes and Water I am assuming it is because of the shakes. Help!

[Elode 8,093]

Call your DR!

[WL WARRIOR 692]

According to my dermatologist, acne doesn't have that much to do with what you eat. I know I've always been told that it did. It really has mostly to do with hormones and stress. I broke out bad before surgery as well, but I blamed it more on nerves and stress. Have you been somewhat of a nervous wreck about your upcoming surgery? Are you getting enough sleep? I would see a dermatologist after surgery if this problem continues.

[jennhartt 19]

I broke out alot on the pre op diet. Back to normal after surgery

[shizwiz 197]

@@zmt1990 Whenever I start a new diet (so.....all 6 million times) I have skin changes. One esthetician I asked about it said that zits/acne takes a few days to emerge. She suggested my breakouts might be my body ridding itself of toxins/grease/etc in response to a new, healthier diet. Stress plays big time into breakouts as well.

I would still call your doc or a dermatologist to put your mind at ease

Also, I tried a baking soda & lemon juice mask I found on Pinterest, it did wonders to help clear up some skin issues I had!

Take care

[zmt1990 2]

Thanks! I will deffinitly talk with my DR. but it has already started to go away!

[BeautifullyCreated1982 168]

Hello, I am scheduled for my surgery on December 16th and I started my meal replacements 4 days ago. Everything is going well and i have lost 5 pounds so far BUT I am breaking out like crazy! Has anyone else had this reaction with the meal replacement shakes? I have never really had an acne issue but the past two days my whole face as exploded! Because I am not eating or drinking anything other then the shakes and Water I am assuming it is because of the shakes. Help!

Sounds like me when my body starts to detox or go through withdrawal. Seems like you're eating much cleaner so your body is getting rid of some toxins. I would still contact your Doctor just in case. Good luck and great job sticking to the plan!

Edited December 7, 2014 by BeautifullyCreated1982