Has anyone experience thining skin since their bypass surgery? My surgery was April 2, 2008. The skin on my hands has become so thin. When I press my hands against something really firmly, I can cut through the skin. I was trying on a pair of jeans the other day at the store and the tag sliced open my hand. I am 45 years old, but feel like I have the skin of an 80 year old. Any ideas?
What meds are you on? Plavix is the one that gets me. I have been on it off and on since 2005. I was 41 when I had my triple bypass 12/30/07. They bypassed my stents and took me off it. Then I formed a blood clot in one of my new bypasses that caused a heart attack 17 days later. I have to take Plavix forever now. Statins and blood pressure meds - pretty much all heart meds can effect skin from what I understand. Also, bypass surgery can effect your hormones and cause some of us to go into perimenopause. I am dealing with that right now. I bruise if I brush up against something. Little scars all over that never showed before now stand out since my skin is so thin. If I go barefoot, the soles of my feet crack and bleed. I am careful handling anything since my skin breaks open so easily and thanks to the Plavix, I bleed forever. Check your meds and ask your doctor about perimenopause. My body thermostat changed the day of my bypass also. I can never get cool enough.
Best of luck and know that you are far from alone.
Dianna
My body thermostat changed after my surgery, as well, but I'm much colder than I was before, not warmer! It has definitely helped with our air conditioning bill this summer! I'm comfortable whereas normally I'm so hot! I haven't noticed any changes in my skin, though.
Dana
It's very frustrating to have all these changes (little compared to the bypass) to your body. I haven't experienced thinner skin but my skin is now drier. The thing I have really noticed is that I am getting broken veins on my face and legs. All these medications are wreaking havoc on my body but are a small price to pay.
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