When it starts to hang! EW

Well I am 6 weeks out on my WLS and down 33 pounds. Needless to say things are starting to hang. Personlay I don't find this a fun subject to talk about but im in need of some help. Now that the "hang" has begun and the summer is in full force I am getting raw, sore areas on my stomach. Can anyone how to remedy this? THANKS! Becky

Becky; The raw area is actually a fungal infection. Make sure you dry that area thouroughly after showering (I used to even lay under the fan for a few minutes to help). And then, apply an anti-fungal cream to the affected area. If the over the counter anti-fungal doesn't help, go to your PCP and have him prescibe a stronger anti-fungal. Document all infections in a journal and with photographs as these will give you a case towards getting your insurance to pay for a tummy tuck. Blessings, Jennifer 253 / 161 / 137

Try using baby power or medicated baby powder to help the areas rubbing. I found that neosporin will help if you are getting heat rashes or something similiar. I know that there is a product out there that is made for areas that may rub - its usually in the womens personal hygene section at stores - its a lotion or something... that may help as well!

Jennifer; Baby powder actually holds the germs and bacteria in there and makes things worse. I was initially using baby powder and my PCP scolded me when I finally went in for a sore I'd had a week that wasn't getting any better. Blessings, Jennifer 253 / 161 / 137

I use Lotramin Powder every day. It really keeps the yeact under control. Teri

yeast that is,lol

My pcp recently told me, too, that powder is a big no-no! She reminded me how years ago, people used to use baby powder on baby's bottoms, but now they don't anymore, for that very reason - it holds the moisture in. I, ofcourse, learned the hard way, and came down w/a lovely rash under my breasts... but she prescribed me some cream and in 1 day, there was instant relief, and i haven't had a problem since, and i haven't gone back to powder, either! But my pcp did tell me to be very vocal about any rashes, bumps, pimples, etc. anywhere, from this point forward, so she can document everything, so when the 'time' comes,,, I'll have enough to warrant insurance approval for skin removal!!

I am still pre-op but I get rashes due to hanging fat and skin,(sounds so attractive NOT) But I use a cortison cream. Usually clears up within a day. Also if it gets real bad I call the Dr and he prescribes Nystat or Nystatin powder. That works too. Its not like baby powder.

thank you ladies about the documentation, journal, photo idea on hanging skin to get insurance to pay for a TT. I will remember that. thanks again.

Everyone has great answers. I have one other suggestion. When your skin is completely dry, take a thin, dry washcloth folded to fit and tuck it into the fold. Change it if it gets sweaty, of course. It will prevent the skin on skin friction that lets an infection in. Caution, hang on to it when you use the bathroom. Not good to have to fish a washcloth out of the toilet. Also, be sure you don't have any allergies to your detergent. I try to remember to double-rinse my towels just for this. Works under the tummy and under the "girls" too.