Anyone experience phantom itch on your stomach

My surgery is this Thursday 06/12/08. I think I’m so stressed / nervous about this that I’ve developed an itchy feeling on my left side and left side of my stomach. This started Saturday and I’ve been putting Cortaid/Hydrocortisone this area. The Cortaid is not even reducing this itch feeling at all. The itchy feeling is still there. It’s driving me crazy. I’m sure this just in my head because I look at the area and there is no rash or anything. I haven’t changed my laundry soap, shower soaps or any other cleaning items. Has anyone ever experienced this? Was there anything you could do?
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Weird! I did not have that (although I did have a killer itch around my incisions about 2-3 days post-op), but I'm sure its more than possible. Maybe you could try meditation, bubble bath, breathing exercises, yoga, or some other form of relaxation. I know that there is a lot going on in your head right now (I was just banded two weeks ago!). Try to relax, its the best thing that you can do for yourself. Good luck on Thursday!!

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Surgery 5/24/08
Dr. Alberto Aceves
250h/197c/145g

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Thanks I can't wait until Thur had come and gone and I can move forword.