My incisions are itching like crazy

[HeatherRad 1]

My incisions especially the one in my belly button itches like crazy is that normal?

[angelbabys 6]

My incisions especially the one in my belly button itches like crazy is that normal?

Yes, that means they are healing, it is a good sign.

[HeatherRad 1]

thanks. the doctor used the same incisions i had when i got the lap band and i just don't remember it itching this much.

[sharonintx 1,275]

Mine itched too. It was awful. After 4 or 5 weeks it quit itching but I was sure miserable until then.

[HeatherRad 1]

Mine itched too. It was awful. After 4 or 5 weeks it quit itching but I was sure miserable until then.

ok well at least important not worried there is something wrong but yes it sucks im so fricken itchy:(

[erp 2,016]

Do you have steri strips still on? OMG that adhesive itched so bad! Rubbing alcohol helped remove the residue and calm the itch.

[NikkiV1986 121]

Just make sure you don't have redness or welts around your incisions. I ended up having a reaction to dermabond and was on a ton of antihistamines and steroids!!

[ettegdirb 1]

I had my surgery Monday and I'm already starting to itch, it is my biggest incision that's really bad. I have 4 staples and a clear bandage on it, but it is killing me!! That and the drain site, which is covered with gauze.

[HeatherRad 1]

Do you have steri strips still on? OMG that adhesive itched so bad! Rubbing alcohol helped remove the residue and calm the itch.

I have some kind of glue/sealent over my incisions is that what is probably making me itch!?

[erp 2,016]

I have some kind of glue/sealent over my incisions is that what is probably making me itch!?

That was the cause of my itching, the adhesive from the steri strips.