plastic surgery questions

Has anyone had plastic surgery after WLS and how long did you wait until you after you had WLS. I'm starting to have rashes underneath the skin folds on my tummy. anybody have any suggestions?

I had my RNY done by Dr Cahill in April of this year. I went to a plastic surgery and he said that most plastic wont do anything until you are a year out. Dont know it that is everyone, but I know he didnt want to do it, said because I am going to lose at least another 50 or so pounds. Said I should wait until I have been at goal for at least 6 months before plastic. Hope this helps Kathleen G. from Missouri

I am having the same troubles--- I know right now plastic surgery isn't going to workout too great... my only suggestion... keep it as dry as possible. Medicated powder and I love that lotion from the hospital--- that helps too.

Hi there!! Ok I am 3.5 years out and boy oh boy did I have rashes ect... not just that but the arm skin was very painful for some reason, especially when I would walk/run or exercise. Sometimes even laying on the skin hurt. I went to skin specialist and all that but it really doesn't help the rashes since they come and go. I had my surgery at Northwestern and they told me after the 2nd year I should have the tummy done, I could not loose any more, I still tried though but they were right , I like the way I eat now and I am a comfortable 10-12. Anyhow, my insurance would not pay one single dime of my plastics, so since I was paying I decided to search around. I found a surgeron that was not only very compentent but caring and pays attention to YOU when you speak. Geniunely concerned, informative and works with a lot of post opp patients, Dr Lisa Peters in Forest Park. Now keep track of your rashes, take pictures and go to doctor to document as much as possible, I have heard of people gettn the plastics paid for when they do this , though it didn't help me, I had to refinance my house. in the meantime, try to get some anitfungal cream from you doctor and keep the area as dry as possible, I used to put a piece of an old cut up cotton tshirt in between to absorb the moisture. Good luck and email me anytime!! Kim