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

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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.

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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.

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

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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:(

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

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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!! :)

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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.

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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!?

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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.

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