Red Rash all over belly area and spreading

wintobethin · January 24, 2009

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.

BellaBean · January 24, 2009

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

Edited January 24, 2009 by BellaBean
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wintobethin · January 24, 2009

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.

catho72 · January 24, 2009

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

Bobbie155 · January 24, 2009

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.