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Nina · 05-25-2011, 03:03 PM

okay...so, I don't know anything about most of what is being discussed here...
But, I do have a comment on the itching issue...some meds have itching as a side effect...I had it happen with a medication I had to take after a surgery...I started to have the strangest itching feelings....it was deep inside, and scratching didn't do anything to help...it wasn't a 'regular' kind of itching, though it was intense...
it's probably not worth saying, that never stops me, I'd suggest you (re) read all the possible side effects of any and all meds you're taking, or took, and see if that is one of the symptoms...and, if so, call your doctor...

I hope your healing is smooth and swift...all the best to you

Nina

The Oopster · 05-25-2011, 03:45 PM

I don't remember a lot of itching except along the incision I think especially at the 5 to 10 day mark. It's a damn long incision so a lot of itchy area.

However I took minimal pain meds also, but have had itchiness from pain meds in the past but the itchiness was all over the body.

atomiczombie · 05-25-2011, 07:51 PM

I have been off pain meds for more than 2 weeks, and I am still itching!!

Thinker · 05-25-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I have been off pain meds for more than 2 weeks, and I am still itching!!

Yours could be from the return of sensation.

Just a guess...

deb_U_taunt · 05-25-2011, 08:47 PM

The itching was driving me crazy, but I am using aloe vera with Lidocaine. SO helpful.

Camo Eagle · 05-25-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

I got a question for the guys who are a year out or more from top surgery: What did you use to lessen your scars during your first year? I hear a lot about silicone strips, has anyone used them? Any other products you guys can recommend? Thx in advance!

I used Palmers stretch mark cream in the tube (not pump - lotion), Bruise Balm from Glimmerance, Prosil (silcone balm in a tube like lip balm). Also a good moisturizer as soon as the skin closes/suture or strips removed. Also keep in mind this stuff needs to be done couple times a day for at least 6 mths, then daily for another 6 mths. Depending on how you do, maybe longer.

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Originally Posted by Linus

Ok. I have a question for those whove had surgery recent or remembers theirs: do you find yourself itchy? I thought it was the glue from the tape but I realize that even my chest is itchy where there is no tape. I'm thinking they may have shave my chest and that's causing it?

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Originally Posted by atomiczombie

Mine has been SOOOOO itchy and I don't have any chest hair to shave. What's weird is that there is no where I can scratch that relieves the itch. I try to scratch where it seems to itch, but its all numb there.

Even though a nuisance, itching is perfectly normal part of healing. You should be able to tell if it from strips/adhesives, etc. I use the Benedryl clear gel in the lil squeeze bottle for all my itch needs. Its only thing that works for me, but everyone is diff.

Corkey · 05-26-2011, 12:40 PM

I've had several surgeries, but not top, anywho...Vitamin E oil can be used on scars to help heal and promotes lessening of scar tissue. It also helps with that ever present itch. Use after stitches are out, or after wound has closed. If you are itching from adhesive, use peroxide on the itch to remove the adhesive and replace with anti allergy tape.
This has worked for me every single time and the scars are hardly noticeable.

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The Oopster Senior Member How Do You Identify?: transgender male Preferred Pronoun?: he Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: carson city nv Posts: 1,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 303 Thanked 2,655 Times in 759 Posts Rep Power: 20061509	I don't remember a lot of itching except along the incision I think especially at the 5 to 10 day mark. It's a damn long incision so a lot of itchy area. However I took minimal pain meds also, but have had itchiness from pain meds in the past but the itchiness was all over the body.

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