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02-11-2007, 07:52 PM
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| Guru In Training Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY
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Weight Statistics 2/2/07 Start Date:
2/2/07 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 250 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
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49.2 % % Lost:
12/31/07 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 44.2806752331 BMI Start:
22.4945830184 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  |  Itchy Hi I had my WLS 2/2/07 Lap Gas Bypass. Today I developed a rash and inflamation at my 6 insision spots I had stery strips on them and they have since all falled off. Called doc and he said to take Benedryl doesnt seem to be helping. Anyone experience anythining like this? Amy |
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02-11-2007, 08:15 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC ~ Love it!!!
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Weight Statistics 4/19/06 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 333 lb Start Weight:
171 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
162 lb Weight Loss:
16 lb Lb Left to Lose:
48.6486486486 % % Lost:
010/19/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6269463668 BMI Start:
25.9976211073 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass    |  Yes!!! THIS DROVE me CRAZY!!!!!!!!! I had to put benadryl cream...and take benadryl crushed up in my soup.... Then, used the band-aid brand that is like a 'BUBBLE'....so I couldn't scratch it off....their like blister packs....I changed my bandages every night....and put neosporin on them...& left open while I went to bed...then in the morning....more of the "Benadryl routine"..... Ugh.... I'm sooo sorry you are going thru this....it drove me nuts!!
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02-12-2007, 04:58 AM
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| Super Moderator  | The inflammation and itchiness is part of the healing process, as well as being an allergic reaction to the gum on the steri strip. Other than meds, heat will make the itch worse, and cold reduce it. This because heat will expand the blood vessels, and make the susbstance that causes itchiness increase, while cold will constrict your blood vessel and decrease the substances. Try cooling with ice where it itches, and you should be able to get relief if only for a while. Hang in there, it will get better with time, and as your scar heals completely. (((((((HUGS)))))))
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02-12-2007, 05:28 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC the best place in the world to live!
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Weight Statistics Halloween 2005 Start Date:
4' 11" Height: 212 lb Start Weight:
127 lb Current Weight:
130 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
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40.0943396226 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.8141338696 BMI Start:
25.6480896294 BMI Current:
26.2539500144 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Im sorry your experiencing this. Not a fun thing to have to deal with along with healing. Docs advice for cold compresses sounds good. Also if the doc ordered it the Benadrly should help a little as well. Will just make you sleepy prob though.  Hang in there it will all be worth it. We are here for ya. LittleLisaMarie
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