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Red Rash!

Has anyone experienced a red rash around your abdomen after sleeve surgery. I noticed it the day I came home from the hospital, which was Sunday and it has gradually gotten worse. It's very itchy and irritating.

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I had a rash too after my surgery but it was caused because I have yeast issues and the yeast went into the incisions. I would put some powder on it and take benadryl. The body will react in different ways from having such a invasive surgery.

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