Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 8/19/2009

Question
I had surgery almost 3 weeks ago. i been feeling very sick i went to the Emergency room and doctors took test they are saying is an allergic reaction to the surgery i had (lipo/tummytuck) i am very worry because i feel headaches, itchiness, lack of energy. what can i do?

Answer
You can't have an allergic reaction to a surgery so I don't know what that is supposed to mean. It is not unusual to have a lack of energy after surgery. The itchiness is probably the wounds healing. The headaches may be unrelated. Depending on how extensive the lipo was, you could feel lethargic for a while. If it is not getting worse, just give it time. If it gets worse, go back to the ER.

Ronald Levy, MD
Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston