10 week Post Op Questions....

[Mila48 9]

I am at my 10th week post op. Beginning weight 246 (5/14/15)now 192. I have been walking a lot for exercise. When should I start lifting small weight? And is anyone skin very dry still??

[catwoman7 11,223]

I'm in my 8th week and I started lifting weights last week

[James Marusek 5,244]

The skin on my face developed very fine wrinkles. My wife suggested that I use BioOil which is available at CVS and other drug stores. I followed her advice and applied it once each morning and that fixed the problem.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Congratulations! You have made excellent progress in the short 10 weeks. You should be very proud of yourself!

Dry skin does seem to be pretty common with WLS. It is usually a sign that you are not getting enough fluids. For the most part my dry skin got under control when I was finally able to get the 48 to 64 ounces of Water in on a daily basis.

I just used Aveeno lotion every day, multiple times a day.

[TXMissy 211]

My skin is better than it was at 10 wks, I am using a heavy cream to help with it. I continue to push the liquid. I have had several people try to sell me Vitamins and stuff that are suppose to help but I want to win this battle on my own!!

[Mila48 9]

Thank you all so much!!!

[leanne1126 84]

My surgeon suggested using ankle weights when I walk and bike. Don't think that when I go to spin class I will use them but rather on my bike outside. Handheld weights while you walk would probably be helpful as well!