Flushed Arms

[Mooshie 0]

Has anyone experienced flushed, warm skin on their upper and lower arms after WLS? It goes away after a while. I am about 6 days post-op and  I have spoken to the doctor who does not seem concerned. I’m concerned!

[kcuster83 1,504]

Can't say I have ever heard of this. I didn't experience it.

[Mooshie 0]

07/19/2022 04:38 PM, kcuster83 said:

Can't say I have ever heard of this. I didn't experience it.

It’s extremely unnerving! Almost like hot flashes, but on the arms.

[kcuster83 1,504]

41 minutes ago, Mooshie said:

It’s extremely unnerving! Almost like hot flashes, but on the arms.

Yea, I bet. Did you try to google it and see if anything came up? I google everything, sometimes it is a bad thing. haha

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 656]

Are you taking or being given any Vitamin supplements? Flush is very common with Niacin (B3).

[Mooshie 0]

On 07/19/2022 at 10:24, Sleeve_Me_Alone said:

Are you taking or being given any Vitamin supplements? Flush is very common with Niacin (B3).

I am taking a Multivitamin and Calcium.

[Mooshie 0]

On 07/19/2022 at 10:21, kcuster83 said:

Yea, I bet. Did you try to google it and see if anything came up? I google everything, sometimes it is a bad thing. haha

Yes, I googled it. It could be something called “sleeve blush” which happens after WLS. The kicker is, it says it should last 24-48 hours 😩

[kcuster83 1,504]

31 minutes ago, Mooshie said:

Yes, I googled it. It could be something called “sleeve blush” which happens after WLS. The kicker is, it says it should last 24-48 hours 😩

Maybe that is why your surgeon wasn't concerned. If it doesn't subside soon, give them another call.

Hope you feel better.

[Mooshie 0]

On 07/19/2022 at 11:07, kcuster83 said:

Maybe that is why your surgeon wasn't concerned. If it doesn't subside soon, give them another call.

Hope you feel better.

Thank you!