23 days Post Op with itchy, red bumps on stomach

[cb9094 0]

Uuugh! I am an itchy mess. 3 days ago I started getting these little red itchy bumps. They are getting worse...spreading but still localized to my stomach & incision sites. I am calling my Lapband surgeon's office in the AM. I was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. My incisions have been healing wonderful, with no other symptoms. Other than seasonal allergies, I have never reacted to meds/surgery adhesives etc.

I've included a picture. I am taking Benedryl with little relief. My detergents have not changed, no new meds or lotions. No fever or body aches etc. Good grief, I am a hot mess!

XOXO

[cwm812 11]

Yikes...That's gotta hurt!

Fortunately, I never had anything like it, but I've seen it before. My son, has had the same reaction to some meds and some foods. The problem with allergies is that you never know what did it, until it happens again. You are doing the right thing. Definitely, call the doctor as soon as the office opens and keep up with the benadryl. Some hydrocortisone cream will help the itchy spots, too.

Let us know how you're doing.

Cindy

[use-to-be-cute 0]

Hello. I woke up 3 days post op with a terrible itchy rash. Here is the link to my post: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/woke-up-rash-119208/

The nurse said it could be a reaction to the pre-op sterilization solution or the Hydrocondine. I think it was the Hydrocondine (pain med) so I threw it out. And the rash went away after a week.

I suggest using Calamine or Caladryl (the pink stuff). It really helps with itching.