I was banded on Jan 16th and ever since then I have a red rash all over my belly. It is getting worse and looks like measles but I know it's not. It itches really bad and I think it is from something they used on me during surgery. Have any of you had this happen. I have my first post op appt. the first Monday of Feb.

Are you allergic to the iodine they used? Have you showered?

Edited January 24, 200917 yr by BellaBean
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Oh yes, I have showered MANY times since my surgery. I was banded last Friday and stayed the night (sleep apnea) got released and went home and showered. This stuff is spreading. I do think it is something they used thou.

It sounds to me like you are allergic to something. Take Benadryl or call your doctor and see what he wants you to do.

The same exact thing happend to me. It hurt really bad and it was very itchy I took Benedryl for three days only because it put me to sleep and I didn't have to deal with the pain or itchy. I went to the Emergency Room and they gave me some cream that didn't really help either. Turns out there is something in the prep they use called Chlorhexidine that I am allergic to and now have to list it as an allergy. I work in a hospital with the stuff all the time and have to be very careful. I think you should call your Doctor and see what he thinks about it.