Itchy all over

[BellaPalm 7]

20 day post gastric sleeve, I started feeling really itchy all over my body about 15 day post op. Has anyone dealt with this??

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[learn2cook 495]

Sorry to hear of this, probably makes it hard to fall asleep. You should probably call your regular doctor or your care team. This could be a new sensitivity or allergies. I don’t even know if you can take Benedryl?

[NovaLuna 710]

Maybe a new food allergy or intolerance? I developed a wheat allergy post-op, which is a 3% chance for anyone who had a WLS with malabsorption, but VSG doesn't have malabsorption (so it's very likely not that or Celiac's). Surgery can also bring about health problems you WOULD have had later to the surface sooner then they otherwise would have (I'm assuming this includes allergies or perhaps making mild allergies or food intolerances into more moderate or severe ones. i.e I've always had a mild milk intolerance as it messes with my stomach. The surgery didn't make it worse, but it could have...)

Edited December 21, 2022 by NovaLuna

[Jeanniebug 472]

I was itchy, too, but I think it started sooner than yours did. But, it lasted for a really long time. For me, I think it was just a reaction to the combination of the anesthesia, the Hibiclens, and the hormones. I started taking Benadryl and that helped a lot. If you're worried, get in touch with your team.