Anyone ever taken Prednisone or other oral steroids after surgery?
I've been having a horrible allergic reaction to something unknown and have hives all over me that keep spreading and itch so bad that I am up all night. Saw my primary and talked to the NP at the surgeon's office. I'm taking prescription antihistamines and topical steroid creams. These things barely help. My primary wants to prescribe Prednisone to get the reaction under control. I asked the NP and she didn't really seem to have a straight answer for me. I know that oral steroids can lower your immune system and increase your risk of infection. Being that my surgery was only 8 days ago, I just want to make sure I'm not going to end up with non-healing incisions. They're healing pretty well so far.
Anyone have to take oral steroids after surgery? Did you have any wound healing problems?
Thanks for the input!
Anyone have to take oral steroids after surgery? Did you have any wound healing problems?
Thanks for the input!
"You are what you repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit" -Aristotle
SW: 237lbs | Lap Band Feb 2010 | LW: 188lbs | Post op baby Feb 2013 | July 2015 slipped band diagnosed | Oct 2015 band port eroded through adominal wall | 10/20/15 lap band removed | Regained to 215lbs | VSG: 12/4/2015 | LW: 148lbs but settled around 154lbs | Post-op baby #2 born Jan 2018 | CW: 160lbs
On a personal level I took steroids before surgery which caused me to have to have WLS cause I gained 150 over a few years to treat lung diease and it put the weight on me. I have had 1 dose pak or 2 since surgery, jus****ch them they will make you hungry but my surgeon said that they will not hurt my band but will increase my appetite really how well I knew
I've had that kind of allergic reaction and can imagine how miserable you must be. I only take prednisone when I'm really, really desperate, because it turns me into a monstrous, moody, *****y eating machine (you may think that's not too far different from the way I usually am, but I assure you, everything is worse on prednisone - except for the allergic reaction, which goes away).
I can't answer the question about delayed healing, but I've been told (can't remember who told me - possibly an OH member, Sandy R, who is a band educator) that oral steroids can be very corrosive in the gastrointestinal system. Based on my own research, this generally doesn't occur unless you take the steroids on a longterm basis. But since you're so newly post-op, I would call back your surgeon and insist that they tell you whether or not it;s OK to take them.
Jean
I can't answer the question about delayed healing, but I've been told (can't remember who told me - possibly an OH member, Sandy R, who is a band educator) that oral steroids can be very corrosive in the gastrointestinal system. Based on my own research, this generally doesn't occur unless you take the steroids on a longterm basis. But since you're so newly post-op, I would call back your surgeon and insist that they tell you whether or not it;s OK to take them.
Jean
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I had a severe reaction to bio glue post op. I also had second degree burns from adhesive spray used in a previous surgery too. Just the band aid after my fill (only on 20 minutes) left welts.
For the lap band I did not take steroids (become a raging, moody ***** though), but for the first surgery had to have it - I t was not just discomfort it was burning, fiery pain.
Have you tried po Benadryl?
If he does prescribe steroids then you need to know what signs to look for while taking it and it will probably only be for a week to 14 days at the most.
For the lap band I did not take steroids (become a raging, moody ***** though), but for the first surgery had to have it - I t was not just discomfort it was burning, fiery pain.
Have you tried po Benadryl?
If he does prescribe steroids then you need to know what signs to look for while taking it and it will probably only be for a week to 14 days at the most.
Gracie Mae
I've taken Pred every day of 11 years. Before during and after the band. No probs. Make sure your primary Doc knows you've had the band placed, give a call to your surgeon's office, and if everyone is okay with it, then take it.
I would want to schedule a followup with one of the Docs to have the incisions checked for infection, just as a precaution.
I would want to schedule a followup with one of the Docs to have the incisions checked for infection, just as a precaution.
Surgery day: 348.5 Current: 218.5 Goal: 180
I've been on pred for 5 years (along with chemo). Day of surgery I Had to take 300mg. YOu'll be fine having to take oral steroids for a short period. Don't worry...if it will help you I might just do it. STAY AWAY FROM CARBS WHILE ON PRED. You will feel very hungry the first couple of days, but if it's a taper you should be fine afterward. Eat some yogurt with live active cultures if you take pred. It will really help your stomach.
Good luck!
Good luck!
I've been on prednisone and chemo for over 7.5 years. Gained over 160 pounds due to pred. Highest wt. 410. Surgery wt. 365. Current wt. 299
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!
See ya,400s, 90s,80s,70s, 60s, 50s, 40s, 30s, 20s, 10s 300s!!!!
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on 2/18/10 9:56 pm
on 2/18/10 9:56 pm
My mom had to take Prednisone to clear up a very severe allergic reaction after a surgery several years ago. Seriously -- this reaction was so bad, she would've taken ANYTHING to get rid of it. She took it for a month and a half. It worked wonders on the allergy, but she gained 15 pounds in one month.
It was kind of funny, my mom has never had a weight problem a day in her life and has always taken tiny bites and paused between them (umm, how come she teach me that as a child?!) and I took her out to eat one day and she was tearing into a piece of chicken like she was trying to kill it again. She said she was starving the whole time she was on Predisone. But once, she got off it, the hunger went away, I'm sure it will for you too!
Trixie
It was kind of funny, my mom has never had a weight problem a day in her life and has always taken tiny bites and paused between them (umm, how come she teach me that as a child?!) and I took her out to eat one day and she was tearing into a piece of chicken like she was trying to kill it again. She said she was starving the whole time she was on Predisone. But once, she got off it, the hunger went away, I'm sure it will for you too!
Trixie
Thanks for all the great info and suggestions. I did contact my surgeon's office again and the NP said she was going to call me back but never did. I was so desperate last night I just took my first dose anyway. You guys made me alot less worried about complications! Well, when I woke up this morning, the rash was significantly better and the itching has definitely lessened. Thanks again! I will be so glad when this part is over and I can just concentrate on working my band!! It's so nice to have this resource. Everyone on here is so helpful!
"You are what you repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit" -Aristotle
SW: 237lbs | Lap Band Feb 2010 | LW: 188lbs | Post op baby Feb 2013 | July 2015 slipped band diagnosed | Oct 2015 band port eroded through adominal wall | 10/20/15 lap band removed | Regained to 215lbs | VSG: 12/4/2015 | LW: 148lbs but settled around 154lbs | Post-op baby #2 born Jan 2018 | CW: 160lbs
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