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Hidradenitis Supporitiva ?

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By acm21_, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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acm21_    20

acm21_
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I am a chronic sufferer of HS. And they are super painful.. They are very uncomfortable and they make me feel so uncomfortable to be around people. Has anybody who experience this have them go away after WLS?

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acm21_    20

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I was wondering the same thing. I suffer from HS also, surgery date is August 9th.

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I was told with the surgery it completely gets rid of it. But I wanted to hear this from someone who experienced it

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acm21_    20

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There are studies that indicate Bariatric Surgery resolves HS.

can't argue with science !

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@@bornthisway622 Oh Jeez, I really hope not...Please keep me updated as you transition through your journey! congratulations and good luck to you!

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DaisyAmy    561

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I have milder issues with HS (typically in the underarm area). I had a fairly active one on my side (bra line) at the time of surgery. It has cleared to completely and no other issues since *knock wood*.

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I have milder issues with HS (typically in the underarm area). I had a fairly active one on my side (bra line) at the time of surgery. It has cleared to completely and no other issues since *knock wood*.

Congrats DaisyAmy.. I have a serious case of it. Anywhere you can think of getting it, I've had or have it. I've also had the surgery to remove it. Somehow it keeps coming back.

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DaisyAmy    561

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Ugh. That sucks. Are you pre op? I was given a liquid soap, prescription roll on type liquid and doxycycline by my dermatologist for that last outbreak. It lasted almost a year! Hoping you get some relief!!

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Sophie74656    1,572

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Oh my god I am so happy to see this thread. I have had this for a while and I didn't realize it was something other people got. I have it quite bad under my arms. I apologize if this is graphic but how do you guys deal with it? I have to put pads on my shirts and I'm always self conscious that there is a smell. I have been to a dermatologists i have been on some antibiotics and has not resolved. I am currently trying some treatment I read about where they suggested using common acne treatments. I am 10 months post op and it has not improved.

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wheezysmom    146

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I am a year post op. My HS was fairly active in the beginning post op but in the last couple of months things have died down tremendously. I may have had one or two nodes that popped up but nothing has opened up and drained in months. Like I said, if something does pop up, it seems to just go away on its own. Fingers crossed it stays like this for me. I had it bad under my arms.

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