Question:
I have hives before and really bad after my gastro bypass.

Has anyone had this promblem? My other question is when are you able to sleep on your tummy. Am really stressing out can some one help??? THank a bunch    — Mary G. (posted on April 17, 2005)

April 16, 2005
I used to have problems with hives, but not anymore so I can't help you there. How many days post-op are you? I got my drain tube taken out at 5 days post-op. I think it was 2 to 3 weeks post-op before I could comfortably sleep on my stomach with one leg hiked up...the leg on the same side my drain tube used to be. I was about 5 weeks post-op before I could comfortably lay flat on my stomach.
   — csanchez1111

April 16, 2005
I was never allergic to anything before gastric bypass, but I went to chinese buffet in Nov. and within 30 mins I was in the ER because I couldn't breathe because of an allergic reaction. Had hives too. I don't even know what I'm allgeric to, they said either MSG or shellfish.
   — poohniki

April 17, 2005
I am over 3 months out and my allergies are my only medical condition that has gotten worse since surgery! LOL! Due to malabsorption, my allergy pills do not work as well and now my arms are always breaking out with stuff, my sinuses are always screwed up and my eyes are typically pretty bad. My allergist is unfamiliar to gastric patients and is kind of confused about the malabsorption stuff since I am on Allegra 180's and they are water soluable, therefore should have very little malabsorption problems! He is baffled but wants to kick up my script to a pill and a half a day! LOL! I am thinking he might go to one in the morning and one in the afternoon before too long!
   — MagickalMom

April 17, 2005
It took about a month until I could sleep comfortably in any position I wanted. I just woke up one day and realized I was on my belly and I wasn't in pain! It was a great feeling.
   — [Deactivated Member]

April 18, 2005
I can't answer the sleeping on your stomach question... As far as the hives, do you know what you are allergic to? My friend used to get hives from stress. Could this be a cause for you? If you can figure out what is causing the hives, you might be able to avoid it and thus avoid the hives. There are a ton of anti-histamines available both by perscription and over the counter. My favorite and probably the most commonly used is Benadryl (diphenhydramine for generic). You can also get topical (spray, cream, or gel)benadryl that you could apply directly to your skin.
   — mrsidknee

April 18, 2005
Yes Doctor said it is because we can't eat the stress away anymore. I now walk when I get really stressed and it has helped a lot..............Peggy
   — Peggy R.