Post op skin issue!
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.
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!
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).
Lora
edited for autocorrect
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
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.
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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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
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets