Dry Skin Anyone?

Thanks Andrea. I tried the skin test and there was no tenting. My urine is a little dark, but i thought maybe that was from the vitamins I am taking. I see my surgeon on 2/24, and will follow up with her on that. Thanks so much for your help! Rosa

OMG yes! The itchiest part is right where my stomach kind of folds over above my pubic area. It's like I lost some weight and now my skin can't breathe there. Last night I had to put baby powder there to try to tame the beast. But other than that I have very flaky skin allover -- I know it is from dehydration, I cannot seem to get in anywhere near enough fluids. I sleep a lot and I can't drink before of after I eat (which I assume includes what I am taking in while on the liquid phase) so I feel like I never have time to drink water-- I'm always trying to get in protein. But the good new is that I see small progress. Yesterday was the first day that I actually got in a full 16oz bottle of spring water. Today I am almost done with one early enough to start another; so I guess we have to literally take it day by day. Good luck to you. Emily -18lbs.

Thanks Emily, Good luck to you too! Rosa

I've also have had itchy skin since surgery and I get very cold in my hands to my shoulders more late afternoons to late nights. Wearing socks, slippers, sweatshirts, robes. In California. I have found out drinking decaf coffee with 1 packet my splenda, little of non fat milk and hazelnut sugarfree syrup it seems to warm the insides and as long i hold the cup my hands get a little warmer. Anyone else getting cold..... Suzan

Hi Suzan, I have been very cold. I am usually ripping my clothes off from being hot, even in winter, but since surgery it is just the opposite. I asked in my support group on Tuesday, and everyone said they are cold all the time too! Hang in there and keep warm. Rosa

Thanks Cara, I will buy a loofah today and try some of that tea tree oil. Hope it works!!! Rosa

Try more than jus****er too - like kool-aid made with splenda, crystal light, etc. I can even handle the flavored Propel Fitness water and since it's only 2 gms of carbs it's not bad for us. I find I get more fluids in when they are flavored - water gets boring...

Thanks Gwen. I really like the crystal lite sunrise, but everytime I drink it, I feel like I should be drinking something with protein. I like the protein drinks, but can only handle one or two a day. I will keep trying to get those fluids in. Hugs, Rosa

OMG yes...I feel like a shriveled up prune.. No I am not getting my fluids in or protein it just makjes me so uncomfortable right now. I know I need to try more. Deborah