I had surgery Monday morning and so far everything has been great. Earlier today I started to notice my stomach was a bit itchy but didn't pay much attention. Well its been about 4 hours my entire stomach is red and itchy, not near the incisions but on the other side. I've showered since surgery and was careful. I'm wondering if it is something they put on me during surgery that is agitating my skin? Or an allergic reaction to the meds they have me on? I've called my doctor but it is nearly 9pm and I'll have to wait till morning. Also... my stomach will NOT STOP rumbling! It keeps moaning and moving and making weird sounds, is that normal? I'm not hungry but staying hydrated. Any advice until I can get ahold of the doc will help! Thanks

Itching is dual caused. First, after surgery your body's immune system releases histamines to start the healing process at the wound sites. These lil buggers can cause an itching frenzy and can often be relieved with over the counter antihistamines like Benadryl. Second, if you are taking pain meds (especially opiods) than those are always a culprit for causing itching, even hives. This is all normal, but be sure to check in w/ the doc for advice on which meds to take.

If it helps at all until tomorrow morning - an ice pack on the belly helped me sooth the itch. Good luck!

Itching is dual caused. First, after surgery your body's immune system releases histamines to start the healing process at the wound sites. These lil buggers can cause an itching frenzy and can often be relieved with over the counter antihistamines like Benadryl. Second, if you are taking pain meds (especially opiods) than those are always a culprit for causing itching, even hives. This is all normal, but be sure to check in w/ the doc for advice on which meds to take.

PHEW! This makes me feel much better! The itching has officially turned to hives! The are all over the place! I can't wait to talk to the DOC in the AM. Thanks so much Haz!

If it helps at all until tomorrow morning - an ice pack on the belly helped me sooth the itch. Good luck!

Walking to the freezer now! haha the itchy stomach is crazy! Driving me insane! What about the noisy stomach? Is that normal? It is soooo loud and I can feel (what I think is my stomach) moving around lol!

I'm not sure abt the tummy rumbles. Gas? Hunger? Mysterious loud tapeworm making a racket?

I'm not sure abt the tummy rumbles. Gas? Hunger? Mysterious loud tapeworm making a racket?

Haha I busted out laughing, if its a tape worm.. at least I know I'll be losing weight either way! haha I think it may be hunger pains but.. I'm not hungry.

Maybe some broth or hot tea? I found that when I felt physical hunger signs but just wasn't otherwise feeling like unwanted to eat that a hot drink helped.

I make no promises abt the combo of hot tea going in while ice is on the belly tho. Your friend, Tapey, might get very confused abt the temperature difference

Haha I busted out laughing' date=' if its a tape worm.. at least I know I'll be losing weight either way! haha I think it may be hunger pains but.. I'm not hungry.[/quote']

Lol, It's the gas totally normal.

Ice on my incision and heat on my back ..........so nice for getting through the pain!

Lol, It's the gas totally normal.

Okay good! Thanks!!

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Hi! I had surgery on Tuesday. How are you feeling today?

Hi! I had surgery on Tuesday. How are you feeling today?

MUCH BETTER! I'm actually feeling like I can walk without pain, the gas is slowly going away as well! How are you feeling???

Do you know if they gave you Heparin shots in the stomach? Heparin is a blood thinner. I had the same reaction you're describing and that's what caused it. It went away after a couple of weeks, but it was really annoying.