Anyone dealing with an itchy belly? Like all over, not just due to healing incisions. I'm 6 weeks out and have been dealing with this since maybe 2 weeks out. It's almost constant and maddening! No visible rash or dry skin or anything at all, just the itch.

Are you perhaps still on any pain meds? It could be a side effect or allergy.

BigVIffer, no, haven't taken narcotics since I went back to work at 2 weeks after surgery.

I did not experience any itching sensations from my sleeve surgery, but I remember when my jaw had a plate put in that my face itched on that side. It could be from the nerves in the skin that were cut and you have a type referred pain. Is there any numbness? Does it feel similar to when you have your foot fall asleep? If so, I wouldn't think it anything to worry about. But it is still something you should mention to your surgeon on your follow up appointment.

No, no numbness either. Just surface skin itch, not deep tissue or anything. So annoying!! Will def. mention to the doctor. Thanks for the info!

Yep, I've had an itchy belly. I'm 4 weeks post-op. Dr. said normal. I put some baby oil on my skin if it gets too bad.

The itchiness drove me insane. I rub vitamin E oil on my incisions now.

I had it so bad it drove me crazy. Found out it was the lovenox shots i was allergic...

It's 'some' side effect of the surgery.
I'm about 54 weeks post gb/rny. It lasted a few months for me. My gp just said it was the hair growing back. He's usually wrong but dismissive to make up for it. I'm a hairy guy.
Nope months later I remembered to ask the nurse during a follow up with the surgeon and she said they told me that it was a possibility post op... I don't think they did.
It did go away.
I scrubbed with a good brush during my showers... Only times I was satisfied about the itching.