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I have noticed that my face has begun to break out. I was wondering if being banded has an effect on my skin and if anyone else is having his problem. Thanks

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I have noticed that my face has begun to break out. I was wondering if being banded has an effect on my skin and if anyone else is having his problem. Thanks

Yes, I am five weeks post-op and I have noticed I have been having breakouts, I am not a kid anymore and I had hoped I was at least done with that. So I know what you mean.

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I am 6 weeks post-op and have noticed that my face is breaking out as well. I have never had a problem with pimples and have always had pretty clear skin. I'm thinking it has to do with the high amounts of Protein we are required to eat after being banded.

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I have noticed my sense of smell is much sharper, especially for food smells! I feel like a blood hound, haha. I can smell peppermint ice cream from a room away, and smell chocolate chips in my kitchen. Also cigarette smoke, and the smell of fatty fried foods make me nauseated.

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JAMILLAH E, Yes I was in the bathroom all night in the hospital. The second night when I was home I also was in the bathroom. I did notice however that when I weighed myself day three I was the same weight as the day of surgery. Some people say they gain 10 pounds and it takes a week to flush out the Fluid. So hopefully you are getting rid of it now.

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I WAS BANDED TODAY, IS IT NORMAL TO PEE ALL NIGHT LONG AFTER THE OPERATION? IS IT THE SALINE?

Yes, you have been pumped full of fluids and they need to come out. Completely normal.

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Yes, I have not only had a break out on my face but on my chest and back as well. It's crazy! Like all of you I had clear and nice skin...now it's so weird and the total opposite.

I'm going to ask my Dr about this the next time I see him.

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