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my lips are so dry

Started by dabesteva, Apr 29 2012 07:50 AM

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#1
dabesteva

Posted 29 April 2012 - 07:50 AM

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Locationreading,pa
Age:35
Surgeon:dr ceppa
Hospital:reading
Height (ft-in):5-02
Start Weight:334
Current Weight:221
Goal Weight:150
Body Mass Index (BMI):47.6
Surgery Date:04/25/2012
Surgery Type:Gastric Bypass

hey all my lips are so dry they look horrible ive been drinking as much as i possibly can is this normal??i also have a lip moisturizer i will bewgin to use more frequently..im 4 days postop

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thatarmywife

Posted 29 April 2012 - 08:38 AM

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LocationFort Hood Texas
Age:26
Surgeon:Symmonds Richard Jr MD
Hospital:Scott and White
Height (ft-in):5-08
Start Weight:288
Current Weight:210
Goal Weight:150
Body Mass Index (BMI):31.9
Surgery Date:02/23/2012
Surgery Type:Gastric Bypass

You are probably not getting in enough water. You lips will be dry until you build up to at least 64ounces a day. I know it is hard to get the 64ounces in but we were allowed sugar free ice pops (blue bell makes some that are good) and it counter as part of our liquid intake. We were also allowed sugar free jello and broth. The broth did not count as part of the liquid intake but the rest does.

Start weight: 288
Current weight: 210
Goal weight: 150
Surgery date: 02/23/2012
One Month post op: 250lbs
Two months post op: 225lbs
Three months post op: 210lbs

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BugdocMom

Posted 29 April 2012 - 09:11 AM

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LocationMenifee, CA
Age:38
Surgeon:Dr. Coon
Hospital:Parkview, Riverside, CA
Height (ft-in):5-04
Start Weight:238
Current Weight:111
Goal Weight:145
Body Mass Index (BMI):19.1
Surgery Date:5/31/2011
Surgery Type:Gastric Bypass

I still deal with dry lips and dry skin. Not only when I don't get enough water, but also when I don't get enough fat in my diet. Right now, drink up and use that chap stick (and moisturizer for your face and elbows). But later, you may need to make an effort to incorporate healthy fats into your diet.

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mussakka

Posted 29 April 2012 - 09:15 AM

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LocationRaleigh, NC
Age:44
Surgeon:Dr. Moran
Hospital:Rex
Height (ft-in):5-09
Start Weight:439
Current Weight:231
Goal Weight:200
Surgery Date:12/21/11
Surgery Type:Gastric Bypass

Agree with all the above. Make sure you slather on a good chapstick or moisturizer before bed too. I've even used stuff like Vaseline Intensive Care or super duper Aveeno in a pinch. Helps a lot.

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stlfocus

Posted 29 April 2012 - 02:39 PM

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LocationIowa
Age:60
Surgeon:Dr. Phelps
Hospital:Genesis Medical Center
Height (ft-in):5-08
Start Weight:251
Current Weight:159
Goal Weight:150
Surgery Date:09/19/2011
Surgery Type:Gastric Bypass

You have cut your fat intake way back, so that impacts your skin also. I have found that mentholatum really helps on my lips - it is not only soothing but seems to help heal.

And keep drinking water!