Question:
Did anyone else suffer from all over itching?

I am 2 weeks post op and the itching started 1 week after around my wounds but now it is all over my body, everything itches, any ideas?    — Lynda_C (posted on February 7, 2007)


February 6, 2007
HI i had the itches also i am 2 weeks post op also out .i think its from the cold air were i am .. are i think its from the surgery also.. Roxanne
   — Roxanne piligno

February 6, 2007
I had surgery three weeks ago. My itching started at the hospital. I was still itching last week. I found out that the hydrocodone (pain medicine) was the cause. Once I stop taking it, the itching went away.
   — barfiep01

February 6, 2007
I had the ichie's as my daughter says...lol, the doc gave me a hydrocortizone 1% cream, and told me to make sure to stay hydrated. You can also try soaking in an aveno bath, pick that up at the local pharmacy. good luck with you journey
   — Stormchild

February 6, 2007
I had the itches really bad after my surgery (1/4/07) for about a week. Once I stopped taking the pain medicine it went away.
   — jenlee

February 6, 2007
I had the same thing! it was the pain medication. I used it mainly to sleep, but that was futile since it made me itch!! LOL you will be fine, when you stop taking it. I am 6 mos post op and I remembe it well.
   — dessary316

February 7, 2007
I had the same thing and once I was off of the pain meds - no more itching.
   — thegib

February 7, 2007
I have not had my WLS yet, but the same thing happened to me following my c-sections. Once I was off the narcotics I was fine. Good luck!
   — jlw0423

February 7, 2007
Itching is a Good Sign - Ot means that there are no infections and your wounds/incissions are healing as they should be. I'm post-op 9 months today and doing fine.
   — Michael Eak

February 7, 2007
For me too, it was the narcotics. Hope your itching stops soon.
   — Jenn F.

February 7, 2007
Hi i'm almost 2 wks post op and opted for no pain meds so where aremy "itchies" coming from I have sta[pes and drains still in....HELP!
   — MuneQuita

February 7, 2007
It could be the cold or dry skin, but my first thought was what type of pain meds are you taking? Some pain meds, especially narcotics cause itching that really isn't there. Check into that. Best to you. Patricia P
   — Patricia P

February 9, 2007
My answer is different from the others here. I found out that I was sensitive to the soap that I was told to use before and after the surgery. It caused me to itch. Once I stopped using it, the itching stopped. It was the antibacterial soap given to me by the Dr.. Check it out, too, it could be your problem. Good luck.
   — StarWish624

February 10, 2007
I do have a lot of itching but I don't think it is the soap I use I have changed that several times both detergent and body soap I just start itching all over mostly the trunck of my body and maybe it could have something to do with the haeling but i am post-op 6 months now
   — linda249

February 11, 2007
I am 10 weeks out. I am not on any pain meds, and I still have some itching. I used hydro-cortizone and it helps. I was told no baths for 4 weeks after surgery, so ask before you do the aveno bath suggested by someone. I think it has to do with healing, and weight loss in general. I also got a perscription cream for the area "under" my belly. Good luck!
   — robinmarra

March 26, 2007
Hello, I also had the "Itches" real bad all over my body & especially on my hands, it was wierd. I asked my dr. & he said it was due to the lack of vitamins that my body getting due to the RNY. It went away by itself. I am really faithfull with taking my vitamins & drinking my protein & water.
   — MaryCL




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