Question:
I need a Tummy Tuck A.S.A.P.,the skin is irritating red and it smells.
My plastic surgeon says lose at least another 20 more lbs. before he even submits the insurance information.My question is what can I do or what else do I need documented to help this process.I go back to him in June 2005.I think I'm more worried about my chances.I also have medicaid insurance so I'm really worried about there response.Any Suggestions?? — Timeko G. (posted on April 23, 2005)
April 23, 2005
I can't help you with the surgery problem but I can give you suggrdstion on
how to get it to feel better, I have an "apron" that sometimes
gets really red & wet & smells
It is caused by Candidda or yeat usually. Over the counter, clean it real
well with hot water and soap, then pour some hydrogen perioxide on it, pat
dry and then place some of the antifungal poser on it like Lotrimin(yes the
foot powder), and I usually do this twice a day when it happens and it
dries up and disappears
— ET
April 23, 2005
You need to take pictures of your rash as well as having the plastic
surgeon or physician document that he is treating you for the skin rash.
As long as you have that documentation you should have a good chance for
coverage. Mona
— monymony
April 24, 2005
Hi! My surgery will be in June. As a former Certified Medical Assistant,
your symptoms sound like you might have a topical yeast infection.
Conventional Wisdom - Wash the area gently and thoroughly at least twice a
day with an antimicrobial soap (you can get this at your local pharmacy)
and keep the area as dry as possible by dusting it with Tapioca Flour.
Sounds weird, but this flour is one of the few that does not feed on yeast
cells! A Naturopathic Physician told this to me. You can get this flour
at nutrition centers. After opening, keep the flour in the fridge.
Definitely see a health care professional; you might need some antifungal
oral medications as well. Also, wash your clothing and towels using the
hot water option on your washing machine. Good luck!
— T.L. P.
April 25, 2005
My dermatologist suggested ZEASORB powder. My pharmacist orders it for me.
It did the trick. Make sure you have your doctor document in your chart
your irritation, etc.
— Laurie LOVES her DS
April 25, 2005
Hi, I KNOW how to fix this one!! I dealt with this all the time before my
surgery and and after!! Actually 15 years total and until 3 years ago
unsuccessfully. It works with tummy flaps and breast flaps. I've tried them
ALL, and the only one that worked for me personally (no offense against any
other remedies that worked for others)was first, take what pictures you
need before you do this cause it works and you won't have a rash after.
Clean and dry the bothersome area. A blowdryer on cool setting worked for
me. Glide a nice smelling, good brand that works on YOUR armpits deodorant
solid on the area. That's it! The area is caused mostly by sweat and where
there is no sweat and with the creamy basis there is no irritation. And the
nice scent keeps the area smelling nice too! Way better than the rotting
flesh smell!:) My mother used to give me "home remedies" of corn
starch, gold bond,etc. etc. because she suffers with it also but even corn
starch after a short while caused friction "burn". My mom
wouldn't try it cause she thought it would cause her to have an infection
using a nice smelling deo on that but once she tried it, she is a believer.
Can you believe it? My mom taking my advice? HA HA I came up with this one
on my own so I'm afraid you won't find it anywhere else unless someone else
has thought of it too. Give it ONE try and see if you don't think so also!
Please let me know how you made out!
— Connie O.
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