Re: For people with Post Op Breakouts & Bad Skin

[Guest guest]

Hi !

It seems most people who experienced oily skin post-surgery didn't

even touch Boost and Ensure. And as for me personally, all I was able

to eat/drink for the longest time post-surgery was water and juice -

and then finally, milk. (My boyfriend drank all the Boost I had

bought and his skin is fine) I'm assuming in my case it might be

the steroids - I believe it's the only drug I received that might

affect me hormonally. I can be very sensitive to medication, so I

wouldn't be surprised. I'll be seeing my surgeon on Tuesday and will

ask him.

Thanks for the witch hazel tip though. I use to use it as a teen and

forgot about it

Have a great day!

Johanne

> I have a suggestion...stop drinking those canned drinks like Ensure

> and Boost, If you are using them. For my recovery (surgery was Oct

> 27) I never drank even one of those. My skin was perfect, never

> broke out or had the oily/shiny skin. I did drink tons of water

and

> fresh juices.

>

> If at all possible I think it may be better for one's skin to drink

> natural juices & smoothies (homemade with fresh fruits, yogurt).

The

> canned Ensure & Boost have a lot of artificial ingredients and

> preservatives and are far from " natural " .

>

> Other suggestions are to get yourself Origins Actice Charcoal Mask

> (at most department stores) or Queen Helen Mint Julep Mask which is

> at all drugstores and only costs about 2.50.

>

> You may also want to try applying witch hazel to the oily areas.

>

> Good luck!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I haven't been fully following this thread so excuse me for butting

in. I just have to put in that in my opinion there is absolutely no

correlation between use of supplements and skin problems (barring an

actual food allergy). I don't know if the poster is wired or banded

shut, but if he or she is, then it is imperative that they get the

proper nutrition in, and the easiest way to do this is via

supplements like Boost and Ensure. The products which you mentioned

such as fruit smoothies, etc, simply do not contain enough protein

for optimal healing.

Hope all is well with you,

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

,

I never drank anything but water and you may recall how oily I was, but your

Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque suggestion was very helpful. Thanx. :-)

Btw, how are you?

Smooches

For people with Post Op Breakouts &

Bad Skin

I have a suggestion...stop drinking those canned drinks like Ensure

and Boost, If you are using them. For my recovery (surgery was Oct

27) I never drank even one of those. My skin was perfect, never

broke out or had the oily/shiny skin. I did drink tons of water and

fresh juices.

If at all possible I think it may be better for one's skin to drink

natural juices & smoothies (homemade with fresh fruits, yogurt). The

canned Ensure & Boost have a lot of artificial ingredients and

preservatives and are far from " natural " .

Other suggestions are to get yourself Origins Actice Charcoal Mask

(at most department stores) or Queen Helen Mint Julep Mask which is

at all drugstores and only costs about 2.50.

You may also want to try applying witch hazel to the oily areas.

Good luck!

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[Guest guest]

I agree with here, I have had only fresh juices, water,and

soups, no sodas or boost or ensure. My skin has been just fine, with

a little dryness in the beginning, but no other effects. It also

helps to wash your face thoroughly with a good cleanser and keep it

clean. Some of those protein drinks can just flat out overload your

system. If you're not starving, avoid them. Alix

> I have a suggestion...stop drinking those canned drinks like

Ensure

> and Boost, If you are using them. For my recovery (surgery was

Oct

> 27) I never drank even one of those. My skin was perfect, never

> broke out or had the oily/shiny skin. I did drink tons of water

and

> fresh juices.

>

> If at all possible I think it may be better for one's skin to

drink

> natural juices & smoothies (homemade with fresh fruits, yogurt).

The

> canned Ensure & Boost have a lot of artificial ingredients and

> preservatives and are far from " natural " .

>

> Other suggestions are to get yourself Origins Actice Charcoal Mask

> (at most department stores) or Queen Helen Mint Julep Mask which

is

> at all drugstores and only costs about 2.50.

>

> You may also want to try applying witch hazel to the oily areas.

>

> Good luck!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Some of those protein drinks can just flat out overload your

> system. If you're not starving, avoid them.

And you got your medical/dietetics degree where?

This is dangerous information. Please know of where you speak before

posting. Or, if giving a flat out opinion with no scientific backing

whatsoever, say so.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Health food stores have available MRP's (meal replacement products) that are

much more nutritious and easily assimulated than Boost or Ensure. Also, they

are made with purer forms of nutrients that our bodies need. They come in a

powdered form that is easy to mix and taste wonderful.

Re: For people with Post Op Breakouts

& Bad Skin

Hi ,

I haven't been fully following this thread so excuse me for butting

in. I just have to put in that in my opinion there is absolutely no

correlation between use of supplements and skin problems (barring an

actual food allergy). I don't know if the poster is wired or banded

shut, but if he or she is, then it is imperative that they get the

proper nutrition in, and the easiest way to do this is via

supplements like Boost and Ensure. The products which you mentioned

such as fruit smoothies, etc, simply do not contain enough protein

for optimal healing.

Hope all is well with you,

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Health food stores have available MRP's (meal replacement products) that are

much more nutritious and easily assimulated than Boost or Ensure. Also, they

are made with purer forms of nutrients that our bodies need. They come in a

powdered form that is easy to mix and taste wonderful.

Re: For people with Post Op Breakouts

& Bad Skin

Hi ,

I haven't been fully following this thread so excuse me for butting

in. I just have to put in that in my opinion there is absolutely no

correlation between use of supplements and skin problems (barring an

actual food allergy). I don't know if the poster is wired or banded

shut, but if he or she is, then it is imperative that they get the

proper nutrition in, and the easiest way to do this is via

supplements like Boost and Ensure. The products which you mentioned

such as fruit smoothies, etc, simply do not contain enough protein

for optimal healing.

Hope all is well with you,

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

> Health food stores have available MRP's (meal replacement products)

that are much more nutritious and easily assimulated than Boost or

Ensure. Also, they are made with purer forms of nutrients that our

bodies need. They come in a powdered form that is easy to mix and

taste wonderful.

Okay,

I officially give up on this thread. Eat whatever you want. Feel

free to discount the preponderance of established medical literature

which is based on years of scientific research and has established

the efficacy of medical supplements (Ensure, Boost)in post-operative

care.

When I read crap like " Health food stores have available MRP's which

are more nutritious and easily assimulated( sic)than Boost or Ensure "

it makes me want to give up on this board entirely.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

> Health food stores have available MRP's (meal replacement products)

that are much more nutritious and easily assimulated than Boost or

Ensure. Also, they are made with purer forms of nutrients that our

bodies need. They come in a powdered form that is easy to mix and

taste wonderful.

Okay,

I officially give up on this thread. Eat whatever you want. Feel

free to discount the preponderance of established medical literature

which is based on years of scientific research and has established

the efficacy of medical supplements (Ensure, Boost)in post-operative

care.

When I read crap like " Health food stores have available MRP's which

are more nutritious and easily assimulated( sic)than Boost or Ensure "

it makes me want to give up on this board entirely.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

> Health food stores have available MRP's (meal replacement products)

that are much more nutritious and easily assimulated than Boost or

Ensure. Also, they are made with purer forms of nutrients that our

bodies need. They come in a powdered form that is easy to mix and

taste wonderful.

Okay,

I officially give up on this thread. Eat whatever you want. Feel

free to discount the preponderance of established medical literature

which is based on years of scientific research and has established

the efficacy of medical supplements (Ensure, Boost)in post-operative

care.

When I read crap like " Health food stores have available MRP's which

are more nutritious and easily assimulated( sic)than Boost or Ensure "

it makes me want to give up on this board entirely.

Cheryl

[Guest guest]

IT was a quote from my husband, a registered dietician and physical

therapist. It was also the advice of my os. And of course, I back it

with my opinion since it works for me and I have been healthy, not

hungry etc..since my surgery two weeks ago. As for me Cheryl, I'll

just be one of the lowly mental docs, a psychologist, this spring

when I get my doctorate. As for differentiating between fact and

fiction, or opinion, of course, it should be known that all of that

varies and each should seek his own physician's advice before that

of anyone on this board.

Alixathicsurgerysupport , " cshecmia "

wrote:

> Some of those protein drinks can just flat out overload your

> > system. If you're not starving, avoid them.

>

>

>

> And you got your medical/dietetics degree where?

>

> This is dangerous information. Please know of where you speak

before

> posting. Or, if giving a flat out opinion with no scientific

backing

> whatsoever, say so.

>

> Cheryl

[Guest guest]

I don't think it's worth fighting over Boost and Ensure. You're right

Alix - each individual should consult their surgeon and trust

whomever they want because it's their health and everyone is

different. But so far there's been no proof that Ensure or Boost

causes or worsens acne. Most of the people I've talked with who had

breakouts post-surgery didn't even drink Ensure and Boost. My skin

became oily after surgery which it probably due to the drugs

(steroids) I never drank Ensure or Boost. My boyfriend is the one who

wound up drinking them. I'm almost a month post-surgery now and I

feel fine. But Cheryl believes (like I do) that they can be

beneficial for a lot of people - and even if they did cause mild

acne - it's a minor annoyance. Most of the people on this board who

mentionned having oily skin and breakouts post-surgery probably

reacted to the steroids they received - but that doesn't make the

steroids bad. If someone feel that Ensure is causing them to have

oily skin and they aren't happy about it - by all means - stop. But

don't discourage other people who might need the extra nutrients the

drinks provide.

*getting down from her soap box*

> > Some of those protein drinks can just flat out overload your

> > > system. If you're not starving, avoid them.

> >

> >

> >

> > And you got your medical/dietetics degree where?

> >

> > This is dangerous information. Please know of where you speak

> before

> > posting. Or, if giving a flat out opinion with no scientific

> backing

> > whatsoever, say so.

> >

> > Cheryl

[Guest guest]

And oh lord, as much lamentation as there is about the swelling

(which the steroids are intended to help control) I wouldn't think of

asking to go through the surgery without 'em, unless I had a really

good reason.

I think at least one person on one of the sites was still breast

feeding a baby as she recovered, which I'd think would be putting one

heckuva lot of a demand on the body. Anyhow, she managed without the

steroids, but I wouldn't want to try it! And certainly not just to

avoid oily skin or the zits for a while!

Cammie

>

> I don't think it's worth fighting over Boost and Ensure. You're

right

> Alix - each individual should consult their surgeon and trust

> whomever they want because it's their health and everyone is

> different. But so far there's been no proof that Ensure or Boost

> causes or worsens acne. Most of the people I've talked with who had

> breakouts post-surgery didn't even drink Ensure and Boost. My skin

> became oily after surgery which it probably due to the drugs

> (steroids) I never drank Ensure or Boost. My boyfriend is the one

who

> wound up drinking them. I'm almost a month post-surgery now and I

> feel fine. But Cheryl believes (like I do) that they can be

> beneficial for a lot of people - and even if they did cause mild

> acne - it's a minor annoyance. Most of the people on this board who

> mentionned having oily skin and breakouts post-surgery probably

> reacted to the steroids they received - but that doesn't make the

> steroids bad. If someone feel that Ensure is causing them to have

> oily skin and they aren't happy about it - by all means - stop. But

> don't discourage other people who might need the extra nutrients

the

> drinks provide.

>

> *getting down from her soap box*

>

[Guest guest]

Congrats on getting your doctorate. That is quite an achievement.

You can be sure that I won't be dispensing any psychological advice

here on the Board since I do not have the educational or professional

credentials to be doing so. Unless, of course, I indicate that it is

my own personal opinion which I am sharing.

Cheryl