Mili 56 Posted January 22, 2017 My RNY was done December 28/16 .Since a week ago I have notice swollen around my eyes and looks dry. Has anybody experienced this swelling? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TiredOfMyself 141 Posted January 22, 2017 When you are under they tape the eyes shut. I would guess a reaction to the tape. Have you called the surgeon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rte837 141 Posted January 22, 2017 Very much doubt it was tape. Reaction would have been the same day. Any pollen by you? We are getting into allergy season. Check also any new Protein drinks/food you've been using. Allergy could stem from any of that. Any other symptoms? Hard to breathe, trouble breathing, numbness, tingling? Itching? If JUST the eyes, I'd consider seasonal allergies and use some drops you can pick up at a drug store (ask pharmacist is you need help). If you have any other symptoms, see a Dr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GermanShepherdMama 145 Posted January 22, 2017 Try some Benadryl and go see your PCP since you're concerned. I doubt the surgeon would be much help, they'd probably just direct you to your PCP also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pawz71 3 Posted January 22, 2017 Yes my RNY was May 2016 and I had the same thing happen t o me my doc sent me to a ENT doc. I was told to take med and it went away Sent from my SM-P607T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSG_PurpleButterfly 37 Posted January 22, 2017 Looks like an allergic reaction to something more recent than your surgery. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920AZ using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hikerdog 45 Posted January 22, 2017 I had RNY on 12/20. This might just be a coincidence but I got pink eye in one eye, about 2 weeks ago. My eye looked similar to your eyes. I got Rx antibiotic drops and it cleared in a few days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberb 323 Posted January 23, 2017 Very much doubt it was tape. Reaction would have been the same day. Any pollen by you? We are getting into allergy season. Check also any new Protein drinks/food you've been using. Allergy could stem from any of that. Any other symptoms? Hard to breathe, trouble breathing, numbness, tingling? Itching? If JUST the eyes, I'd consider seasonal allergies and use some drops you can pick up at a drug store (ask pharmacist is you need help). If you have any other symptoms, see a Dr.I experienced a rash reaction from surgical tape after having my gallbladder removed. It was about a week after the surgery when it really started to itch. Go see your primary doctor. He/she will be able to help you the best. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-T337A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mountaln Gal 5 Posted January 23, 2017 New to all this and just in the research phase; but why do they tape your eyes shut? Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rte837 141 Posted January 23, 2017 So they don't dry out from being open. You have to blink to replenish tear layer which protects the eye. Or keep them closed! You have no control over this if you are anesthetizeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
