Bruises - 3 months out

[kranky813 477]

Hey everyone! I have a quick question for you.

I have noticed that I have been getting a lot of bruises on my legs recently. They are all about the size of a quarter and are everywhere (probably 10 - 15 in total) has anyone else noticed this? Is it normal? I sort of freaked out last night when I went to take a bath and noticed all the little marks all over my legs. They go anywhere from my thighs to my ankles.

Thanks!

[Pillar2butterfly 391]

Are you on blood thinner? When in doubt, call your doctor.

[bikrchk 1,313]

I can say I bruise easier than I used to after losing the weight. Less cushion, I guess. My labs are fine, so it's not that. You should probably talk to your doc and maybe get some labs as bruising can be caused by Vitamin deficiencies. Think they did 3 month and 6 month labs on me anyway. Maybe a part of your follow up appointments?

[kranky813 477]

Thanks Guys! I did shoot a quick email to my surgeon's nurse just asking her what her thoughts are as well.

My surgeon doesn't do any labs until 1 year out. I thought it was sort of weird but he's the expert.

I was just wondering if anyone else had this issue.

[sbg224 318]

My surgeon does not do labs until 6 months out, which I thought was a little weird. The NP I saw last time is having me do labs before my next appointment 12/10, and I was sleeved 8/3. Can't wait to see how I do, good luck hope the bruising goes away

[downsizingdiva 459]

HAVE Vitamin K CHECKED OR MAYBE ADD TO YOUR DAILIES, THAT'S WHAT WAS WRONG WITH ME, EASILY BRUISING, BRUISES THAT STAYED FOREVER, BLEEDING GUMS WHEN I BRUSHED MY TEETH ETC, I READ UP ON IT AND STARTED TAKING ADDTL VITAMIN K AND PROBLEM IS SOLVED.