BetterVersionOfMe 0 Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) Hi Everyone!!! I am new here....at least to posting. I have been browsing on this forum for a long time following other people's Accutane journey. I am going to try and log my side effects, and hopefully my journey to perfectly clear skin I have a derm appt tomorrow where I should be getting my prescription filled. So hopefully Friday will be DAY 1! Well, I hope to meet some of you and look forward to going through this looong process together! Edited November 20, 2009 by BetterVersionOfMe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetterVersionOfMe 0 Posted November 19, 2009 Ok I am trying to figure out how to post pictures on here! These were taken last night before bed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kid_Cudder 0 Posted November 19, 2009 Hello and congrats on beginning your journey that will hopefully led you to flawless skin! Welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkP9114 0 Posted November 19, 2009 wow im jealous of your skin already! Mine is way worse because I have many many scars before starting accutane and large cysts. Your's doesn't seem bad at all. Your skin should be perfect once your done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetterVersionOfMe 0 Posted November 20, 2009 Aww, thanks! I am not sure what is scarring and what is stuff underneath the surface.... I hope it turns out ok, I already have REALLY dry skin so I am sure I'm going to be crusty throughout this experience. But good news!! Today was officially DAY 1! I went in and he called in the script for 40mg once daily for month 1. So I went and picked it up and got home and popped a pill with dinner. Does it make a difference if you pop your pill in the AM or in the PM? I only seem to eat about once a day and that's at night. Also, I don't eat very fatty foods very often. Like tonight all I had was Top Ramen Will that affect the absorption? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curlyq 0 Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) Aww, thanks! I am not sure what is scarring and what is stuff underneath the surface.... I hope it turns out ok, I already have REALLY dry skin so I am sure I'm going to be crusty throughout this experience. But good news!! Today was officially DAY 1! I went in and he called in the script for 40mg once daily for month 1. So I went and picked it up and got home and popped a pill with dinner. Does it make a difference if you pop your pill in the AM or in the PM? I only seem to eat about once a day and that's at night. Also, I don't eat very fatty foods very often. Like tonight all I had was Top Ramen Will that affect the absorption? Hey Danielle- I just started on the same exact dose yesterday! Personally I take my pill at the same time everyday (with dinner) and I take the pill with a tablespoon or 2 of coconut oil. Accutane needs fat to be absorbed so a fatty meal, a glass of milk, cheese, any "healthy" oil will work. I have also heard that it's great to take it with some omegas (3,6,9). I don't eat red meat or dairy and all my meals are really healthy so I use straight coconut oil. Good luck! Edited November 20, 2009 by curlyq Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BetterVersionOfMe 0 Posted November 20, 2009 Hmmm..... I never thought about that. That's a good idea though! Kinda icky, isn't it??? I guess you gotta do what you gotta do! So I guess we are going through this together, huh? Same start day and everything! This is your 2nd round of Tane? What happened on your first go with it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
