okiegirl Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hi! I was banded on 9-1-06, everything went well but now I have this huge red rash on my chest and upper abdomen. It is awful!! I think it could be an allergic reaction from the betadine used to scrub my surgery site. Has anyone had this happen to you? okiegirl ______________________________ banded 9-1-06 highest - 222 pre-surgery-210 today-207 Goal-145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAMMIE Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 okiegirl said: Hi! I was banded on 9-1-06, everything went well but now I have this huge red rash on my chest and upper abdomen. It is awful!! I think it could be an allergic reaction from the betadine used to scrub my surgery site. Has anyone had this happen to you? okiegirl ______________________________ banded 9-1-06 highest - 222 pre-surgery-210 today-207 Goal-145 NO, BUT I WANTED TO SAY CONGRATULATIONS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriBecky Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Yikes Okie! I'm asking Dr. Ortiz if he has any suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethy Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 okiegirl said: Hi! I was banded on 9-1-06, everything went well but now I have this huge red rash on my chest and upper abdomen. It is awful!! I think it could be an allergic reaction from the betadine used to scrub my surgery site. Has anyone had this happen to you? okiegirl ______________________________ banded 9-1-06 highest - 222 pre-surgery-210 today-207 Goal-145 Hi Okiegirl, Yes, I had the same rash only where they applied the betadine stuff. It showed up 2 days after surgery and lasted for about a week to a week in a half. It never spread to my arms or legs. Just keep an eye on your incisions and make sure they are not read. The doc told me to use Benedryl if I need to, but I just held out. I was worried that I was rejecting the band, but that was not the case. Take care and call Dr. Oritz if you are still concerned, they called me back a couple of hours after I called them. Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiegirl Posted September 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 bethy said: Hi Okiegirl, Yes, I had the same rash only where they applied the betadine stuff. It showed up 2 days after surgery and lasted for about a week to a week in a half. It never spread to my arms or legs. Just keep an eye on your incisions and make sure they are not read. The doc told me to use Benedryl if I need to, but I just held out. I was worried that I was rejecting the band, but that was not the case. Take care and call Dr. Oritz if you are still concerned, they called me back a couple of hours after I called them. Beth Thanks so much Beth! That is exactly what happened to me. The rash has not spread but it is driving me crazy!!! I am looking forward to next week and maybe it wiill be gone ! Thanks again okiegirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinny Jenny Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Hi Okie- Keep me posted on your rash. I'm getting banded the 22nd and if there is anything I can do to prevent that I want to.. I'm sure it's out of my control but nevertheless, it sounds painful and itchy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleroo27 Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Skinny Jenny said: Hi Okie- Keep me posted on your rash. I'm getting banded the 22nd and if there is anything I can do to prevent that I want to.. I'm sure it's out of my control but nevertheless, it sounds painful and itchy! You could probably get some betadine and do a test patch on your wrist or something and see if you react. If you do, I bet Dr. Ortiz could find something else to use instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoriBecky Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hi Okie, Just wanted to check and see how you are feeling?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiegirl Posted September 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 LoriBecky said: Hi Okie, Just wanted to check and see how you are feeling?? Hi Lori, Thanks for asking, I feel alot better today but the rash is still very much there.although it dosn't itch as much.I think it should be going away soon.Other than that I'm feeling fine. okiegirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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