Itching for a Scratch
removed on 11/11... 
Switched on 2/5/13. 
benadryl.. taken with pain pills helps with the itch and nausea..
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
benadryl.. taken with pain pills helps with the itch and nausea..
Watch for signs of yeast infection - very common - due to IV antibiotics during surgery..
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Yes, my stitches itch and its been nine weeks. Ive had it before with other stitches that I have had. They say its part of the healing process with the nerves I believe. Im not taking any loratab or morphine, if your itching all over and taking opiates then yes, thats what it is, but if its just where your stitches are, I dont think so, because stitches that are healing and itchy are really common. I had that happen on my Breast reduction, gallbladder and hysterectomy scar at over a year out, it can last a long time. Oh and even more interesting onley one of my port scars itches, Im glad its not all of them.....lol
HW 372 SW 350 CW 185 GW 150 Lost 187 so far....
