Infection under "tummy apron"

julieand
on 2/9/10 8:55 am
Lap Band on 03/01/04 with
I am getting "back on track" after re-gaining weight after being 6-years post-surgery, and doing well!  I'm down 22 pounds since Dec. 15, 2009.  My problem is a re-occuring yeast infection under my "tummy apron."  I read the postings on pannus removal, but I have to document each event in order to get my insurance to cover the surgery.  Does anyone know of a good treatment method in the meantime?  The nurse specialist at my surgeon's office suggested Nystatin powder, but I know it also comes in a cream.  Don't know which would be best?  I've been using cornstarch, but it takes so long to clear up.  Any suggestions?  Thank you!

Julie
Julieand    
vitalady
on 2/9/10 9:08 am - Puyallup, WA
RNY on 10/05/94
DOCUMENT it.

Derma, PCP, call it what it is. Yeast infection.

From my derma:
no cornstarch
no powder

they feed the yeast and make it thrive.

wash the area, dry it, apply an antifungal, such as Lotrimin or store brand, as found in the athlete's foot aisle.

repeat, 3x per day for a day or 3. All 3 steps.

Then twice/day as it begins to clear up.

Once you're safe again, never, ever miss a day.

But first, wash the live yeasties away. Dry to make inhospitable area. Apply a cream barrier to make sure new ones don't come in and mate with the old ones and multiply.

Just adding more cream without the wash/dry doesn't work. how do I know this?

Michelle
RNY, distal, 10/5/94 

P.S.  My year + long absence has NOTHING to do with my WLS, or my type of WLS. See my profile.

Jill M.
on 2/9/10 9:29 am - Toronto, Canada
Not something to use often but Ive used cortison (excuse the spelling) Usually clears it up in the day.
Jill
HW - 323  SW 248  CW 165 GW 135

     
    
Anne L.
on 2/9/10 9:34 am - Rochester, MN
I have the same problem. I have tried so many things but the best thing ever that worked like a charm is Nystatin cream.  Powder did nothing for me but make it worse-- use the cream!!

you need a perscription but your doc should be able to do that.

I would get aninfection out that on a couple times a day and gone in less than 2 days.
Anne

dommiepa
on 2/9/10 9:36 am - Towanda, PA
i have a standing script for  clotrimazole with betamethasone (prescription) as I get them often and the bleed they get so bad.

Yvonne.    To thine own self be true.     hw 432/ sw 352/ cw196.8/gw 200  RNY 8/11/10 Corsettrunkplasty & thigh lipo 5/16/2012.

                

Chilipepper
on 2/9/10 9:37 am
Zeasorb AF Super Absorbent Antifungal Powder 2.5 oz (70.9 g)

I have used it under my breast for years...its an antifungal ..you get it in the feet section...my derma told me about it and thank god...it totally has helped me out...but take pictures first and document the area..

 

"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue." --- Dorothy Parker  

"You may not like what I say or how I say it, but it may be just exactly what you need to hear." ---Kathryn White

 

 

bikerchickk
on 2/9/10 9:41 am - Sequim, WA
On any fungal/yeast infection it is best to use a nolveson (sp) or beta-dine wash. After washing dry area thoroughly, you can use a hair dryer for this, and then lightly use an anti fugal cream. Keep in mind that if you use too much cream it will keep the area moist and the whole idea is to dry it up. I took care of a woman who had went from 550 down to 100 pounds because of illness. She had many such areas.

Height 5'6"  HW 263 SW 239 LW 142 From size 20/22 to size 5/6   

At 4 years out I crept back up to 180 now working my way back down. CW 173 size 10

 
  

Chilipepper
on 2/9/10 10:01 am
Thats why I like the Zeazorb...its a antifungal powder.  (but doesn't act like a regular powder or cornstarch)

 

"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue." --- Dorothy Parker  

"You may not like what I say or how I say it, but it may be just exactly what you need to hear." ---Kathryn White

 

 

chickennina
on 2/9/10 10:34 am
When I used to get sore under my breasts I was told to use the same thing you would use for yeast infection it really works.  Yes stay away from powders. I'm afraid I'm going to have the same problem for alot of my weight is on my stomach   Good Luck
Chilipepper
on 2/9/10 11:21 am
By me using the Zeazorb...I never had to worry about it getting to the point where I would need anything else.  Never got infections because I never had breakouts. 

 

"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue." --- Dorothy Parker  

"You may not like what I say or how I say it, but it may be just exactly what you need to hear." ---Kathryn White

 

 

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