Itchy belly? (all over, not just healing incisions)

[dberthelot02 13]

Anyone dealing with an itchy belly? Like all over, not just due to healing incisions. I'm 6 weeks out and have been dealing with this since maybe 2 weeks out. It's almost constant and maddening! No visible rash or dry skin or anything at all, just the itch.

[BigViffer 3,544]

Are you perhaps still on any pain meds? It could be a side effect or allergy.

[dberthelot02 13]

BigVIffer, no, haven't taken narcotics since I went back to work at 2 weeks after surgery.

[BigViffer 3,544]

I did not experience any itching sensations from my sleeve surgery, but I remember when my jaw had a plate put in that my face itched on that side. It could be from the nerves in the skin that were cut and you have a type referred pain. Is there any numbness? Does it feel similar to when you have your foot fall asleep? If so, I wouldn't think it anything to worry about. But it is still something you should mention to your surgeon on your follow up appointment.

[dberthelot02 13]

No, no numbness either. Just surface skin itch, not deep tissue or anything. So annoying!! Will def. mention to the doctor. Thanks for the info!

[shadowmountain 17]

Yep, I've had an itchy belly. I'm 4 weeks post-op. Dr. said normal. I put some baby oil on my skin if it gets too bad.

[shan0520 241]

The itchiness drove me insane. I rub Vitamin E oil on my incisions now.

[tinytummy17 62]

I had it so bad it drove me crazy. Found out it was the lovenox shots i was allergic...

[BigBuc 13]

It's 'some' side effect of the surgery.
I'm about 54 weeks post gb/rny. It lasted a few months for me. My gp just said it was the hair growing back. He's usually wrong but dismissive to make up for it. I'm a hairy guy.
Nope months later I remembered to ask the nurse during a follow up with the surgeon and she said they told me that it was a possibility post op... I don't think they did.
It did go away.
I scrubbed with a good brush during my showers... Only times I was satisfied about the itching.