Sagging/Irritated Skin

I about to ask a very personal question.  A VERY personal question.

I started out my weight loss journey at 375, I am now 268 after having the Verticle Sleeve Gastrectomy. 

My belly, my inner and outer thighs droop like you wouldnt believe.  Its not just skin as I know I still have more weight to loose.

My obgyn last year diagnosed me with having Lichen Sclerosis.  Thinning of the skin ...down there.  Worst case scenario is a feeling like I have a 5 alarm yeast infection going on.  ITS BAD.  My obgyn also told me that this skin condition is NOT weight related.  I am sorry but I cant help but think it is. 

Is anyone else struggling with this.  Today I started a new exercise regime and the itching is already starting.  The horrifying feeling I get when it flairs up makes me never want to have sex, exercise, ride a bike, go to the bathroom - pretty much alot of important things in my life.

I recently visited a plastic surgeon and he indicated I had about 20 pounds around the belly/pannis and another 20 on my inner/outer/butt.  So if got my belly done, my thighs, and my booty - he could remove 40 pounds from me.  Could PS help correct the skin irritation problem.  Everything is sagging down there..... I MEAN EVERYTHING !!!  I am a constant rash.  :(

I am desparate... I need some relief from this torture.  Please someone tell me I am not alone. 

Traute

I don't have anything near a definitive answer for you, but if your ob/gyn will swear that it's NOT weight loss related, you might actually have a better shot at getting insurance to cover it as being medically necessary. Ask them.

I had 16 lbs of gut removed... wow what a difference.   I did not have my inner thighs done and wish I had....  difficult to exersise the area