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Itching!!!!!!! Omg! My belly itches so bad around all my incisions. Does anyone else have this? I've been putting on lotion but it's not helping. Maybe I need an anti-itching one?

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

I had a day of that, but it's calmed down. It's part of the healing process! The less you put around your incisions at this point the better. Don't want infection! I was told an "antibiotic ointment only" on incisions for a couple days only after steri-strips have fallen off.

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I tried sleeping on my left side but it didn't work. I felt some gasses moving around but none released. :( I just woke up in more pain. I should be going home today so hopefully that'll help move things along. Thanks for the advice though!!

Ask about being able to take some GasX. This too shall pass (pun-intended) sorry. I passed very little at first but now that the gas has been passing I sometimes wish I had a cork...*sigh* I actually didn't pass any until a day or two AFTER I returned home. It has quite a long path to follow.

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If you are taking percocets for pain' date=' itching is a side affect.[/quote']

Nothing for pain. I know itching is a sign of healing but I'm itching around my incisions not on them. Basically itching everywhere I don't have incisions from low chest to just below belly button and all the way across. I think I would rather have pain bc atleast I could take pain pills to help. Ugh. I also haven't lost any weight in 3 days. I'm stuck at 226.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

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Itching is probably the little nerves reconnecting.

Old hippie gal, dr roller doesn't do drains, you will be on a morphine pump, and they put the iv where they find a vein.. Usually hand or forearm. Try not to be nervous, it's been easier than I anticipated.

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Do they put the I'VE for your morphine drip in your arm or in your hand? Also does everyone go home with one of those drain bulbs or whatever it is? I have seen several post about them taking a drain out and hurt pretty bad when it did

My IV was in my hand. They took my drain out the day I was released from the hospital!

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I am 2.5 weeks post op and still have to sleep on my back propped up. It hurts to sleep on either side.

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please add me gbp12512 i had mine dec 5

Welcome to the loser bench! Hope you are healing well from your surgery. You will find a wealth of information and some of the best friends you could find to help you through this.

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please add me gbp12512 i had mine dec 5

welcome we are surgery twins. How are you doing? Everyday for me is a bit better than the day before. I hope the same is happening for you.

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please add me gbp12512 i had mine dec 5

Welcome, glad to have you join us. Hope you are well on the mend! Have you had any complications? We are a bunch of loser's and loving it!

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Nothing for pain. I know itching is a sign of healing but I'm itching around my incisions not on them. Basically itching everywhere I don't have incisions from low chest to just below belly button and all the way across. I think I would rather have pain bc atleast I could take pain pills to help. Ugh. I also haven't lost any weight in 3 days. I'm stuck at 226.

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th, 2012

Don't get discouraged, buddy! It's called a stall and completely normal. I personally need to get excercising a little more. Still slight discomfort but doing well otherwise-- Went out today to bank and post office. Doesn't take much more than that to tire me out. So I came home and rested and I'll be back up and doing a little more soon. As long as you follow protocol, the weight loss will catch up. I am on pureed and savoring every morsel. Amazed at how little I paid attention to anything I ate before. Now I love and appreciate this new way of eating. I even use the smaller utensils, plate, bowls etc...

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Itching is probably the little nerves reconnecting.

Old hippie gal, dr roller doesn't do drains, you will be on a morphine pump, and they put the iv where they find a vein.. Usually hand or forearm. Try not to be nervous, it's been easier than I anticipated.

I am so glad it went well for you, glad no pumps. did the give you a waist binder?

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Itching!!!!!!! Omg! My belly itches so bad around all my incisions. Does anyone else have this? I've been putting on lotion but it's not helping. Maybe I need an anti-itching one?

Lisa :-) surgery date: Dec. 4th' date=' 2012[/quote']

I put on neosporin pain relief and it goes away.

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Do they put the I'VE for your morphine drip in your arm or in your hand? Also does everyone go home with one of those drain bulbs or whatever it is? I have seen several post about them taking a drain out and hurt pretty bad when it did

They could put the IV in your arm or hand. I asked for mine in my arm because you it is easier to maneuver then if it was in your hand. I was also very scared of having the drainage tube removed but I have to say I did not feel it what so ever. Nor did I feel when the staples were removed.

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