Lips turning blue... is this normal?

tiffalicious81 · May 6, 2009

I just had my bad a couple weeks ago on 4/14. The last week or so I've noticed that my lips kind of have a bluish/purple tint to them. I'm not cold (it's 80+ degrees here in FL) so I don't know what could be causing it. I hate calling the doctor and bothering him if it's something simple. Does anyone else have this issue or know if it might be from a defficiency of some sort or another side effect of being banded? Anyhow... I feel silly for asking but I just wanted to get some input from those more experienced. Thanks! :cool2:

WASaBubbleButt · May 6, 2009

I just had my bad a couple weeks ago on 4/14. The last week or so I've noticed that my lips kind of have a bluish/purple tint to them. I'm not cold (it's 80+ degrees here in FL) so I don't know what could be causing it. I hate calling the doctor and bothering him if it's something simple. Does anyone else have this issue or know if it might be from a defficiency of some sort or another side effect of being banded? Anyhow... I feel silly for asking but I just wanted to get some input from those more experienced. Thanks! :cool2:

You need to call your doctor right away. Are your nail beds darker as well? Seriously, call your doctor right now.

ParrotheadCathy · May 6, 2009

Bubble's got it right. That doesn't sound like any band complication I've read about BUT it is a sign of very poor oxygenation and that can be very dangerous. Call your doctor NOW. He'll want to see you, but you need to be seen.

Sarah.R · May 8, 2009

have you had trouble breathing at all? or notice that when you wake up you feel like you haven't taken a deep breath all night? I agree with the first 2, call your doctor, if he does nothing go straight to the emergency room, I have a history of lung problems and when my nail beds are pale or blue tinged or my lips are then I know I need to go to the e.r. It more than likely isn't because of your band per se but it could be because of surgery.