Lapbanders.. Gotta Question.. In Regards To Itching Stitches

Daises
on 2/23/09 5:56 am, edited 2/23/09 5:56 am - Illadelph-I-A, PA

My Godmother had her lapband surgery on last Tuesday. Her lapband incisions are itching (a sign of healing) She asked me if there is anything that she could put on it. She is saying the itching is driving her crazy.

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(deactivated member)
on 2/23/09 6:01 am

Anything you put on there might inhibit the healing process. If its really bothersome she could take an over the counter Benadryl maybe.

(deactivated member)
on 2/23/09 6:25 am - NJ

RNY on 12/29/08

HIJACK!

Daises, do you attend support group meetings at PA Hospital? If so, will you be there tomorrow night? I will.

Daises
on 2/23/09 10:03 am - Illadelph-I-A, PA

RNY on 02/08/07

I haven't been lately becasue I have been hitting the gym

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But, they are mere stepping-stones that will lead me to who I am to become.
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A NewTay
on 2/23/09 6:26 am

i don't recall putting anything on mine until after my 2 week follow-up appointment, and i was given the all clear- they look good and healed- speech. i was too afraid of getting an infection.

mine still itch to this day...

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Faith *
on 2/23/09 7:13 am

Lap Band on 02/14/07

Me too Shontay. My largest incision does itch from time to time and I agree

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mscleo
on 2/23/09 7:23 am - WA

Lap Band on 07/30/07

i know it itches like hell, but please i would advise against her putting anything on there at all unless she gets it from her surgeon..i say this because one of my incisions did get infected....i could not get my first fill for a couple of months due to the infection...it's not worth the risk!!

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Mrs_Desire _
on 2/23/09 9:07 am - Houston, TX

VSG on 11/18/13

oh wow!! Good information to know!

Thanks MsCleo!!!

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Happy2Bme
on 2/23/09 9:50 am - CA

Lap Band on 01/24/11

I used hydrocortison ointment, my stiches healed really well (used mederma too).

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Daises
on 2/23/09 10:07 am - Illadelph-I-A, PA

RNY on 02/08/07

Thanks everyone for the responses.

My past and present positions does not define me as to who I am;
But, they are mere stepping-stones that will lead me to who I am to become.
Daises-2007
Summer 2006Summer2007Summer 2008

<--- Fall 2009

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