Please tell me it isn't my band....

[Paulax 8]

Banded 4 months ago. Feeling GREAT!

But, this morning I have a rash all over my body, mostly my torso, some on my legs. They look like mosquito bites, they don't hurt, they don't itch, but I am worried about it being related to my band.

Could it be lack of nutrition?

Could it be my hot tub, chlorine?

Tell me anything but it being my band.

[lisah25 3]

The hot tub would be on of my first suspects. I know people have problems sometimes with them.

If it were me, I'd call the store where we bought it, and ask their advice for having the Water tested.

[Paulax 8]

The hot tub would be on of my first suspects. I know people have problems sometimes with them.

If it were me, I'd call the store where we bought it, and ask their advice for having the Water tested.

Thanks Lisa, I just had the Water tested yesterday as a matter of fact. All was well.

JUST PLEASE DON'T LET IT BE THE BAND.

No new foods, no new clothes, no new detergent. I am at a loss....

[babsintx3 0]

Hi paulax,

Never heard of someone getting a complete body rash that was band related. Could it be hives, chicken pox (thats what it looks like when it starts) measles, allergy to new food you have never eaten before...

Babs in TX

334/190 ish

[flabuless 18]

here's a thought...could it be stress! I know people who break out in rashes when they are overly stressed.

[ms_efflorescent 0]

I don't know if this will help you at all but:

I got hives all over my body about six months after being banded. I had done nothing that wasn't normal in my everyday life; no new foods, beverages, soaps or anything else. Mine itched though. They lasted about two weeks and went away and I haven't had them again since then.

[Paulax 8]

Ya, now they ARE itchy. I am suspicious that it might be chicken pox. Don't remember having it as a child, will just watch it for a few days.

Thanks everyone.

Comforting to know you had something similar Serena. Thanks all.

[Trace Curry 1]

Paula,

I doubt it's your band. The incidence of silicone allergy is one in one million. Plus it should've shown up right away not 4 months later.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Banded 4 months ago. Feeling GREAT!

But, this morning I have a rash all over my body, mostly my torso, some on my legs. They look like mosquito bites, they don't hurt, they don't itch, but I am worried about it being related to my band.

Could it be lack of nutrition?

Could it be my hot tub, chlorine?

Tell me anything but it being my band.

[Paulax 8]

Paula,

I doubt it's your band. The incidence of silicone allergy is one in one million. Plus it should've shown up right away not 4 months later.

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

THANKYOU, thankyouthankyouthankyou........

I appreciate your response Dr C!