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So I am about 2.5 weeks post op and over the weekend I have been itching all over my body. My forearms, legs, neck, even groin (sorry, I know it is tmi). I have a rash on my neck but I don't see a rash anywhere else. I just itch intensely. I'm getting well over 64 oz of fluid. My lips are also a little swollen and I have bumps on the bottom lip. I thought it might be a Coldstream but it isn't presenting like one. No constriction of airway or throat. So it doesn't seem to be anaphylaxis. Anyone else have these issues post op? I've got a call into my surgeon's office bit thought I would ask here as well. Thank you for any input!
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Itching all over!
JasTacker1977 replied to JasTacker1977's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you all for the feedback. I went to the doctor yesterday afternoon and he diagnosed it is an allergic reaction to the Omeprazole they put me on for acid reflux. They gave me two types of steroids in an injection and I feel much better today. My lips were actually starting to swell and get bumpy which made me (and the doc) think that it was a reaction. I just started taking the Omeprazole (first time I had ever taken it as well) the middle of last week. So it makes sense. I am taking Benadryl as well to help it along. -
Itching all over!
JasTacker1977 replied to JasTacker1977's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thank you all for the the advice. Going to see my primary care physician tomorrow at my surgeon's request. I am using lotion all over to help. It helps a little. -
Outside of being healthy, what are you looking forward to most...
JasTacker1977 replied to HopeandAgony's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think what I am most looking forward to are being able to shop for clothes without having to go online, being able to ride rides at amusement parks, being able to fly without being so uncomfortably cramped, and being able to see more live events (theater, opera, sports, etc) because the seats won't be so tight. -
August Sleevers Check In
JasTacker1977 replied to Sweet Pea STL Sleever's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Surgery is set for Aug 7. I'm excited but nervous at the same time.