Question:
Has anyone developed NEW allergies after WLS?

I have never had any allergies to anything, but last week I had an allergic reaction to Percocet. I was itching from head to toe. Then this week I developed hives from the steristrips they put on on Tuesday. It's odd because I had a tummy tuck 3 years ago and never had a problem with either of these items.    — DOROTHY A. (posted on September 8, 2000)

September 8, 2000
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I had a breast reduction.
   — DOROTHY A.

September 8, 2000
Hi Dorothy, I, too developed allergic rashes since surgery. First I got yeast infections under my breasts and under the tummy apron but I'm sure that is from laying in bed for a good month and perspiring. Since then I have had two red blotches on my stomach and on both my arms that got very itchy. I saw my dr and got some cream that took the rashes and the itchiness away but the red blotches are still there. I'm waiting for word back on the culture she took of it. I have no idea what caused these red blotch rashes.
   — Denise K.

September 8, 2000
I haven't had WLS yet, but I can relate to allergies coming out of no where. 6 weeks after my youngest daughter was born, I suddenly had a sneezing attack out of the blue. I spoke to my mom on the phone about it, she said I sounded like I was 10 again (I had really bad allergies when I was a child, but have since outgrown them. I can eat strawberries and everthing now, and I was deathly allergic to them) So after laughing it off. That evening, my eyes started to itch. Not uncommon because I wear contacts. I took them out and proceeded with my evening. Well, about an hour later, my legs started itching like you wouldn't believe. I lifted up my pant legs to look, but couldn't really see anything, so I went to my bathroom to see better, and I had hives from my knees down. Shocker Huh?, no, the shocker was when I looked up at myself in the mirror. My eyes were almost swollen shut! Only then do I realize I am breathing exceptionally hard. Needless to say, I called the Dr., they put me of steroids and an antihistimine, and I have had to use an asthma inhaler occasionally ever since then. I have not been the same since that day. I can't wear my wedding ring all the time, or I just break out and my fingers itch. Same with my watch. I hate to say this, but maybe it's 'cause I'm getting older. (boo hoo!!!) LOL I have no advice for you, just I can RELATE so much. - Patti
   — Patti S.

September 8, 2000
After my hysterectomy (total) I had to go to the ER because I broke out in hives after taking Provera,I found out later I'm also allergic to Amoxicillin,Ceclor,and Cipro. I had taken 2 of these drugs prior to my surgery with no problems.I don't understand why the surgery changed reactions but they did.Sorry I'm not much help but your not alone.
   — Suzanne W.