I am 4 months post op. I lost 18kgs over the 6 months before the sleeve and have lost a total of 45kgs.

I was going swimming and was very carefull to make sure the skin under my stomach, arms and backside was dry. All of a sudden I got sore on the inside of the top of my leg. I went to my gp who has put me on strong antibodics as it is infected. I have been using a rolled up facewasher where the infection is to catch the leakage and also using a hair dryer but it is extremely painfull to even walk. I am amazed at how quickly this happened. Looking in the mirror I could not even see the sore until it was painfull.

I have only been on antibodics for two days. Has anyone else had problems like this? Please tell me it gets better.

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No but thanks for sharing. I guess full inspections might be needed once loose skin presents. Good luck

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No, I definitely can get rashy there, but nothing to that extent. Hoping you heal quickly! I can't imagine how uncomfortable that is!

I have loose skin but have not had an issue with sores. I did recently join a gym to try to tighten up some of the skin. I do often get bacterial/fungal infections in my belly button and under the hanging skin from my belly but an over the counter anti fungal clears it up quickly. Good luck, I hope you heal quickly!!!

Is it like a boil? I used to get them in that area all the time when I was obese but have them much less now (can't remember the last). A warm washcloth on it can help draw it out and ease the pain. They are uncomfortable but I am not sure they are related to loose skin since I only had them when obese. Did GP give you a topical cream or just an antibiotic to take by mouth? I never had mine treated by a Dr and they always went away.

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My doctor gave me antibodics as well as cream.

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My doctor gave me antibodics as well as cream.

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