Itchy Itchy Scratchy Scratchy

[SkoreAfattY 3]

I'm a lurker not a poster, but now I need some "best practices". I was banded on 10.10.12 and got my stitches out this afternoon (no issues) only, they put "liquid glue" or what ever it's called on the remnants of my slits and now I'm itchin' like a mutha!!!!! I know it's normal and will pass, but what are some good ways to stop the itching? My first thought is some Vodka, but that will just warm me up although I'm sure I'll forget about the itching! :-)

[Jlynn217 54]

ice?

[knewland 14]

You could take some Benadryl. It has helped me in the past with itching.

[Lana08 37]

I recommend rubbing in some lotion any kind of lotion then u get to run without scratching and u will keep ur skin nice and moisturized. That's what I did it seemed to work!! I had a terrible allergic reaction to the steri tape they put on me and I was covered with Water blisters in the areas the tape had touched my skin it sucked!!

[FLORIDAYS 3,040]

Check with your Dr but a warm bath mmight feel devine. I had one on my 4th day pre op and it felt wonderful.

[SkoreAfattY 3]

@Jlynn217- I actually tried the ice last night before I my original post and it worked ... until the cold wore off. Great minds think alike. :-)

@Knewland/Lana08 - I think I'll try the benadryl and lotion today since it's a lazy Saturday and I can nap away the urge to scratch.

@Floridays - My doc has me on no baths/swimming for two more weeks, but that sounds like a great idea!

Thanks Everyone!