Post op itching

[WillInAtlanta 24]

After getting sleeved my whole belly started itching. Days 2-3 my incisions started itching like crazy. I googled and everyone says that's part of the normal healing process. Now, my whole body itches from my head to my feet. Has anyone experienced anything similar?

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[CocoCocoon 6]

Call your doctor. That sounds terrible, and it definitely isn't normal. I hope you get it resolved quickly.

[oldskoolsooz 24]

My whole belly is itching like crazy right now and had been for almost a week. I believe it's from the winds breaking and the fact that after surgery my skin got very dry. I moisturize the area surrounding the 'wounds' daily. It helps and as anything else..this too shall pass :-)

[TES 858]

I had this too. are you still on pain meds? Narcotics can cause this.

[MystiGal 143]

It is completely normal for all your incisions to itch, that is the healing process. I have read other posts of people saying their entire body itches, including their feet. I don't think this is something you need to be worried about or run to the ER for, but I would mention it the next time you see your doctor.

[Fixerupper 335]

Whole body itching sounds like it could be from a medication.

[WillInAtlanta 24]

Yep, I'm still on the pain meds. Thanks for reassuring me I wasn't crazy lol

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[shafly 0]

Hi! I am no longer on pain meds and have been itching like CRAZY!! I was wondering the same thing...is this ok???!!! My entire stomach itches!!!

[Fixerupper 335]

I rubbed neosporin w pain relief and cortaid over my entire stomach a couple times a day especially in the evening Nd it helped a lot.

[HappyCat 70]

My doctor said specifically to not use neosporin (just saying). I had head to toe itching, rash and welts (probably the welts were due to scratching). Turns out I had an allergic reaction to something in my Multivitamin. Best to check with your doctor as everyone is different. By the way, my doctor told me to take liquid Benadryl every four hours, take aveeno oatmeal baths and apply calamine lotion and aloe vera to the non-wound affected areas. This was last week,

a little more than two weeks post surgery.

[chinamama 104]

I'm allergic to a lot of things, that said head to toe itching is not a normal reaction and I would check it out with either your surgeon or PCP. If you start seeing welts, hives, or have trouble breathing go to the ER.

You might try benydryl or Vit c

[Fixerupper 335]

I guess all docs ate different because mine told me to use neosporin. I agree though. I am highly allergic and all over itching may just be the first sign but things can get worse especially if u continue to ingest whatever it is.

[hopester73 2]

I had a bad itching problem

[hopester73 2]

Did any of u that itch have ur surgery in mexico

[shafly 0]

I had mine in Mexico...