Itching after panniculectomy 13 weeks ago

Hello all!

Has anyone been experiencing itching internally?  It is so horrible no matter how much I scratch I can not relieve the itch.  I am taking benedryl but I was wondering if anyone else is using something else or has any suggestions.  Thanks for responding!

Lia d

Aw, I'm sorry. That really sucks. The itching feeling is your body remodeling the internal tissue that it replaced right after the surgery. When you have an injury your body heals it using a really quick, disorganized process to just get the wounds closed. But then after about 3 months the body starts re-organizing the wounds and moving in with more permanent 'keeper' tissue. Your body is switching out a lot of the collagen fibers and moving stuff around. Your nerves are regenerating too. It's a vulnerable time so be sure to take it easy and get lots of rest and protein.

Unfortunately I can't offer you any tips because I haven't had my TT yet but at least you know it's a sign you're healing!!

Thank you so much for the info Lizzy.  I didn't want to call my doctor because I knew it was a sign of healing but your details were very helpful.  Appreciate your responding and good luck on your upcoming surgery.  

Lia d 

When I started back on my Vit E, I think it really helped the itching feeling.  I kept wearing my garment so that I didn't do any damage on the outside.  I was taking Bendryl also.  I did make sure to use a lot of lotion on most of my skin to keep it moist and hopefully, some of it went down a layer or two.  The itching does stop.