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I am 8 months post op and I'm seriously covered in bruises. I have 16 on body right now. I've never been one to bruise easily until recently. My dr tested me 2 months ago for Vitamin deficiencies but everything was good. However I am not the best about taking my Vitamins. Especially this past week being on vacation. Anyone else have bruising issues after surgery?

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Yes!! Not all over but big ones for no reason that take forever to go away. Hmmm? Anyone else? I'm 7 months out and noticed it last month. At 65 my skin does not seem to be as fragile and thin as it used to be but am confused about the bruises.

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I know that deficiency in Vitamin C, Iron, B12 and Vitamin K can cause easy bruising.

If you had good bloods 2 months ago... it is quite possible that you may have developed a deficiency.... all these (except Vitamin K) are Water soluble... so they don't stay in your body long.... a deficiency can occur in as little as 4 weeks.

What Vitamins are you currently taking and at what dosage?

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If you need Vitamins perhaps they can give you a shot of vitamins like they do babies at birth (vitamin K) or B12.< /p>

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Have your dr run a routine blood work up to make sure you're not fighting something. With low platelets you will bruise easy too.

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I've always had bruising issues, even pre-op, but it is worse now post op...my dermatologist has me taking Vitamin E and it helps alot, so i take my multi vitamin, Calcium and vitamin e.

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