Post op skin issue!

Krystal E.
on 7/6/15 3:53 pm
RNY on 04/24/15

Ok I know this is Tmi but I am suffering from under stomach rash or excoriated skin. New problem since the amount of weight I lost is making this a horrible summer.  Can anyone help with some advice or tricks. I tried baby powder made it worse. 

rocky513
on 7/6/15 4:48 pm - WI

The rash is sometimes caused by a yeast infection in the skin.  Athlete's foot powder will help.

Make sure you go to a doctor and have it documented every time it occurs.  You might be able to get insurance to pay to have that extra skin removed!

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Krystal E.
on 7/6/15 4:55 pm
RNY on 04/24/15

Thank you I will definitely try that. 

alouisa63
on 7/6/15 5:18 pm - Farmington Hills, MI
VSG on 07/30/15

While my mom was in the hospital they used this on her and it worked wonderfully!  I use A & D ointment when it gets really bad for me. 

AmyDee123
on 7/6/15 8:47 pm - Lutz, FL
RNY on 06/12/15

Once it gets under control I used to use deodorant.  It helped tremendously.

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Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 7/6/15 1:58 pm, edited 7/6/15 1:58 pm - OH

Keeping it dry is the key.  before I had the large apron of skin removed, my PCP prescribed Nystatin powder and it worked VERY well. Creams, even medicated ones, often make it worse.

I second the recommendation to be sure your doctor takes good notes on the issue.  The other reason to try the Nystatin powder is that it shows an attempt to use prescription grade products (i.e., everything short of surgery) to address the issue).

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NYMom222
on 7/6/15 9:30 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

I have been using deodorant for years, there and under my breasts and really find it helps. If your skin is raw though from the rash, I would wait until it feels better.

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Susanb2117
on 7/8/15 5:08 am

What kind of deodorant works?  Spray, solid stick?  I will have to try it.

                
NYMom222
on 7/8/15 12:09 pm
RNY on 07/23/14

I use a solid stick -Secret. I use it under my panni and under my breasts....

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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apkat
on 7/8/15 12:14 pm
RNY on 12/12/14

I recently had a doctor recommend Ban roll on.  It seems to do the trick for me. 

    
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