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rash on pre-op surgical site!

okay why do these things alwasy hapen to me?

im 4 days pre-op and iv developed a small little rash patch in the center of my chest, about one inch below my breasts - which is where an incision is made (right?).

scheduled to see my surgeon 1 day before surgery to determine if the surgery can go on....

this is beyond frustrating and anxiety inducing.

anyone have a similar experience or advice?

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    Has the rash developed any further? Is it an itchy rash?

  • Only thing I can say are to try some diphenhydramine/hydrocortisone cream and call your Dr to see if it makes a difference. They would be the best source of information, and I do have one scar from t

  • thanks guys just getting my life together lol its been 2 weeks since surgery incisions heeling well gas is gone still sore though :/ like i did a ton of situps

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Only thing I can say are to try some diphenhydramine/hydrocortisone cream and call your Dr to see if it makes a difference. They would be the best source of information, and I do have one scar from the trocar about 1-2 inches below my sternum, the others are WAY lower than that one.

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3 hours ago, 2shea said:

Has the rash developed any further? Is it an itchy rash?

nah pretty much the same

but itchy as hell

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58 minutes ago, Bhageerah said:

Only thing I can say are to try some diphenhydramine/hydrocortisone cream and call your Dr to see if it makes a difference. They would be the best source of information, and I do have one scar from the trocar about 1-2 inches below my sternum, the others are WAY lower than that one.

doc doesnt want me to use any creams until he sees me and can decide if surgery is still an option, in which case he wouldn want be to use anything.

tmrw at 8 am i shall know....

So @ becca101 how did things turn out with your rash?

What did the doctor say?

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Said it was okay.

Had surgery on Wednesday and now I’m in extreme discomfort.

ill Ben more talking I’ve some other other time

Glad you were able to have surgery. Hope you're comfortable soon.

Update us as you get to feeling better, we all are,praying for smooth successful recovery,
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thanks guys

just getting my life together lol its been 2 weeks since surgery

incisions heeling well

gas is gone

still sore though :/ like i did a ton of situps

guess my muscles are getting their act toether as well lol

lifes pretty barale though :)

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