Post-Op rash??

[VSG4Mag 106]

Has anyone developed a rash on their stomach post op?

Ive had one since day 3. Not day 1 or 2. No fever. I called doc and they saw it at my post op appointment but just said to take benedryl.

Its like a bunch of tiny little red bumps and it's itchy. 😫

[Berry78 4,261]

I did, and it was on my cheeks too. I was on an antibiotic that I was allergic to I think. A few days after stopping the antibiotic, the rash got better.

[Berry78 4,261]

If it is only on your abdomen, it could be a reaction to the antiseptic they painted on.

[VSG4Mag 106]

Thanks. I was thinking the betedyne. It is lightly all over, but mainly concentrated to my flanks. When I got home I noticed the betedyne more concentrated on my sides, the PA said bc there is blood on your abdomen they wash you off a bit. That's why it looks like more in the sides.

Its sooooo annoying. I have topical benedryl on it now and take a full dose of the pills before bed since they knock me out.

Ive taken a shower every day since I got home (1 day after the surgery), I'm just surprised it's not subsiding by now.

But if that's my biggest problem I guess it's not that bad. I'm back to work one week post op and hanging in there. It's actually easier to get my food & liquids in when I'm sitting at a desk.