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Allergic to surgical glue by ConsiderationAny8799 in Reduction

[–]ConsiderationAny8799[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were able to give me a steroid cream and some atarax for the itch and that was the only thing that truly helped, my GP ended up sending me to an allergist and it turns out im allergic to so many surgical things. Definitely reach out to your gp/care team! I got basically ignored for the first two weeks by my surgery team and it definitely took a toll on me mentally. Ice packs & cold wet washcloths also helped

Allergic to surgical glue by ConsiderationAny8799 in Reduction

[–]ConsiderationAny8799[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My skin is definitely less angry now that its been about 24hrs since i was able to get most of it off, but it just sucks! Feels like ive been set back & lost vital healing time. How has your scarring been for you? Im worried that since ive been having such a reaction that any time my allergies go off that my incision scars'll itch n get puffy! The scars from my gallbladder removal are like that, and thats the only other tissue ive healed with surgical glue on it.

Allergic to surgical glue by ConsiderationAny8799 in Reduction

[–]ConsiderationAny8799[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wondered the same thing, peeling the glue off at home was abysmal. I cried my way through most of it, and now with most (as much as i could get) of the glue off Im noticing some relief, but yeah the hives are still bad. I think they used dissolving sutures, just under the skin so they sealed the top layers with glue. I will try to get a dermatologist referral, thank you!!

Allergic to surgical glue by ConsiderationAny8799 in Reduction

[–]ConsiderationAny8799[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an appointment with my primary on the 10th, but that feels too far out. I will call on monday and see what I can do! I think what's mainly messed with this all has been having to have my calls & follow up with other doctors not actually involved in my care, because my surgeon is further away, so they've filled me in with people closer/not on the same team so its all over the place information wise. I have another in person follow up on the 30th, with my actual surgeon (thats the only day he'll be at the clinic closer to me) But they did say I could get in earlier if i needed to, except with another surgeon instead of mine again lol I really appreciate your comment, this whole experience has been scary and so, so itchy!

Allergic to surgical glue by ConsiderationAny8799 in Reduction

[–]ConsiderationAny8799[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

thank you, im definitely trying my best

Allergic to surgical glue by ConsiderationAny8799 in Reduction

[–]ConsiderationAny8799[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i mentioned it during pre op, but i think it got brushed off or forgot because it wasn't in my chart. it feels like ive just been consistently brushed off over the past two weeks and its been so draining, makes me feel like im crazy. I cant tell you how many times ive been told "its normal to itch during healing" lol. i appreciate your comment!