Intertrigo

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I just came from my PCP, with a nasty rash (intertrigo) between my

upper thighs caused by redundant skin. I had the DS almost 9 months

ago and now have loose, jiggle skin. The skin rubs together until it

just rubs off, well it is infected now. She prescribed antibiotics

and cream, which I will start using, and I will also see a

dermatologist next Friday to see what he thinks. My doctor also wants

me to wear stockings and garters instead of pantyhose and

long " knickers " . It seems like a lot of trouble to me.

I know that surgery can fix this issue, so getting it documented and

treated with prescriptions is important, however, I am not ready for

more surgery. I have heard that the thighs are hard to do, that

recovery is more difficult, and that the thighs don't end up looking

all that hot afterwards. I also would rather wait until I could do

the arms (bat wings) and a breast lift at the same time, because I

have gotten intertrigo under the breasts and in my arm pits too. I

have had a long history of rashes, but I never knew what it was

called.

I now weigh 176 pounds, and I am 35 pounds from goal although

weighing 150 would a dream too. So here are my questions, how hard

is it to get insurance to pay for removal of redundant skin due to

massive weight loss and intertrigo, I have BCBS. How much weight can

I expect to lose in skin from each procedure, my top weight was 305,

and I am 5' 5 " and mostly butt and thighs.

Thanks

Teri