Flushed face

[amyecpa 33]

Hi All. I got sleeved yesterday and today I dealing with a very red, flushed face and burning ears/skin. Did anyone else have this? I think I may remember the nurse saying she was giving me a steroid in my IV so that may be the culprit

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Steroids could be the reason. I also get that when I take high doses of B-12. Just be sure it's not fever related, but since you're in the hospital I'm sure they are keeping tabs on your temperature around the clock. Good luck!

[AvaFern 3,516]

Are you still in the hospital? If so, ask your nurse, it could be an allergic reaction to something. I'm sure they are monitoring you, but if something concerns you, bug the nurses, that's what they are there for!

[amyecpa 33]

I am not still in the hospital. I'll take my temp and if it's not better by tomorrow, I'll call the doc

[washte 0]

Had my sleeve on Monday. While in the hospital I had several episodes of being flushed though I was not aware of it until someone pointed it out to me. When they did, it was usually when I was super nauseated or in pain. BP and temp were fine so note real sure but yes, been there.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Okay, you mentioned the IV so I mistakenly thought you were still in the hospital. It wouldn't hurt to call in a question to your surgeons office. Take care!

[kcleveland 15]

Hi All. I got sleeved yesterday and today I dealing with a very red, flushed face and burning ears/skin. Did anyone else have this? I think I may remember the nurse saying she was giving me a steroid in my IV so that may be the culprit

My face and ears were flushed for 3 days after surgery. I get flushed though when I'm stressed or overtired.

[candy32980 9]

I just had RNY gastric bypass two days ago and I am occasionally getting very very flushed red face. Seems to be after I drink things other than Water. My surgeon didn't seem concerned. This happen to anyone else?

[Bianca08 2]

I didn't get much of flushed face but I did retain a lot of Water from IV, in one week post and barely going down. It makes sense to me, they pushed iV because of pre op and post op and knowing I was not going to get in as much fluids and nutrients the first days post op, if you notice we gain a couple pounds post op but will be flushed out soon.

[smaduscha 2]

The vagus nerve can be agitated during surgery and cause the flush. My dr warned me that is happens 80% of the time between post-op days 2-4. Normal. He called it 'sleeve blush'.

[distractogram 3]

Oh interesting. I assumed my face was flushed from the oxygen that was pumped up my nose during the surgery. I thought it made me look all fresh faced and rosy cheeked/rabid. This is why I am not a doctor.

[candy32980 9]

The vagus nerve can be agitated during surgery and cause the flush. My dr warned me that is happens 80% of the time between post-op days 2-4. Normal. He called it 'sleeve blush'.

Yeah sounds right. Mine stopped after day 4. Thanks for the info.

[rking 484]

I always get fever when I have any surgery. Take your temp. If it's below 101 you should be fine but if it's higher call doc. Fever made me feel like death.

[blkbell 12]

I had mine Wednesday and I was the same. There was kind of a gooey residue (prob from tape) on my face too. I think this made my skin angry. I'm a little better with the redness and burning since I got to shower today and wash it all off