Rash on Stomach and Breasts post op. Anyone else?

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

I had surgery on Nov 14th, revision of sleeve to gastric bypass. I had a couple of complications and ended up staying in the hospital for a week. I am at home recovering and doing fairly well but bored with my diet. The problem is I have broken out in an itchy burning rash on my breast and stomach. I shouldn't have scratched but I did and parts of the rash are very raw. I can't wear a bra and I'm so uncomfortable. Has anyone else had this problem? What do I do???? I'd appreciate any advice.

[victorande 20]

I had my sleeve surgery November 3rd and experienced a rash starting on stomach and spreader to my breasts, arms and legs. I called both my surgeon and family doctor. They put me on an oral medication similar to benadryl but stronger. I also had to have a shot. I am finally feeling like I need to itch all the time. They believe I was allergic. To the glue or pre surgical scrub. Call your doctor's and try and get it checked out. Over the counter therapies did not work for me. Sorry you are going through this

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[1Day1Life4Now 882]

I had my sleeve surgery November 3rd and experienced a rash starting on stomach and spreader to my breasts, arms and legs. I called both my surgeon and family doctor. They put me on an oral medication similar to benadryl but stronger. I also had to have a shot. I am finally feeling like I need to itch all the time. They believe I was allergic. To the glue or pre surgical scrub. Call your doctor's and try and get it checked out. Over the counter therapies did not work for me. Sorry you are going through this

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Thank you Victorande, I will call Doctor tomorrow. I have a check up on Wednesday but I need relief sooner.

[vchowdhury 9]

After my RNY gastric bypass surgery I did break out in a rash on my stomach and breasts. It was so bad that I went to urgent care. The doctor prescribed benadryl and another topical antibiotic. The rash cleared up within a week.

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[Rachel412 116]

I have a similar rash, I think from wearing the binder 24/7.