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I'm itchy - post anesthesia I think.

Hungry... after 2 week liquid diet and Clear Liquids for the last several days.

And wanting to know what other stuff I can have besides Water, boullion, sugar free Jello, sugar free non carbonated drinks, and clear Protein Drinks?

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Shellysmom are you or can you take anything for the itching? I'm having lap band surgery Next Monday I'm a little worried about itching. I did after my last surgery. Good luck and keep up the good work!

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Shellysmom are you or can you take anything for the itching? I'm having LAP-BAND® surgery Next Monday I'm a little worried about itching. I did after my last surgery. Good luck and keep up the good work!

I already have Benadryl to sleep...not for allergies. So yes, I am taking something.

I think my itching is related to the anesthesia and the scabs under the adhesive sutures. Once those scabs come off, I think it will be better. But it's crazy, my head itches, my face itches, my back etc.. I don't think I have ever scratched my body so many times. I haven't scratched so hard that I damage skin, but it's kind of crazy.

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I already have Benadryl to sleep...not for allergies. So yes, I am taking something.

I think my itching is related to the anesthesia and the scabs under the adhesive sutures. Once those scabs come off, I think it will be better. But it's crazy, my head itches, my face itches, my back etc.. I don't think I have ever scratched my body so many times. I haven't scratched so hard that I damage skin, but it's kind of crazy.

Are you taking any anti inflammatories? I know Voltaren makes me itch like crazy after surgery.

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Are you still itching? I had a eye lift almost 2 years ago and about 2 weeks later I itched until I would bleed, I went to several Doctors and finely one gave me a lotion and a prescription Benadryl. I take it most of the time. How are you feeling? Your still on clear liquids aren't you? Hows that going?

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I was taking liquid Lortab & my MD said to stop. Looks like I'm allergic. The itching went away Tuesday night.

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No more itching. It was the anesthesia. And the itchy scabs was the adhesive. Once the adhesive was off my skin... I had instant relief!

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