Swimsuits, water arobics, and FEAR...Oh NO!!

[Guest guest]

Judi...

I use anti perspirant/deodarant... works like a CHARM.

Think about it.. it's used for under you arms to keep them dry and chafe

free, works everywhere else too.. and I've NEVER had a problem since trying

it.

No one told me about it.. I was just getting dressed one hot summer day, and

thought heck WHYNOT, it might work.. and it does!

My suggestion is the regular old type of deodarant we've all used for years.

the white stuff.. the gels, etc. are too sticky and don't keep you as dry.

It's a cheap solution and it really works.. give it a try!

Diane

[Guest guest]

Judi...

I use anti perspirant/deodarant... works like a CHARM.

Think about it.. it's used for under you arms to keep them dry and chafe

free, works everywhere else too.. and I've NEVER had a problem since trying

it.

No one told me about it.. I was just getting dressed one hot summer day, and

thought heck WHYNOT, it might work.. and it does!

My suggestion is the regular old type of deodarant we've all used for years.

the white stuff.. the gels, etc. are too sticky and don't keep you as dry.

It's a cheap solution and it really works.. give it a try!

Diane

[Guest guest]

At 00:230 -0500 2/10/01, MistyEve@... had this to say:

> I find myself wanting to ask the group what everyone or anyone does about

>the rash you get from body parts rubbing against one another. It seems like

>moisture always collects there, causing not only a terrible smell which

>requires bathing often, but it HURTS!

Don't you just hate that??? I try to avoid having body parts rub

against each other if at all possible, and if I just can't help it,

then I prepare by using a bit of Gold Bond medicated powder. That

seems to help me more than ointment-type remedies, although Bag Balm

does help.

--stella

[Guest guest]

At 00:230 -0500 2/10/01, MistyEve@... had this to say:

> I find myself wanting to ask the group what everyone or anyone does about

>the rash you get from body parts rubbing against one another. It seems like

>moisture always collects there, causing not only a terrible smell which

>requires bathing often, but it HURTS!

Don't you just hate that??? I try to avoid having body parts rub

against each other if at all possible, and if I just can't help it,

then I prepare by using a bit of Gold Bond medicated powder. That

seems to help me more than ointment-type remedies, although Bag Balm

does help.

--stella

[Guest guest]

Amen, Now that is wisdom!!! Thankyou I needed to read this also, Hugs,

Deb.N.

Swimsuits, water arobics, and FEAR...Oh NO!!

> >

> > I have been trying to muster up the nerve to join the water arobics

> > class for a couple of months now. Well, this morning I put my

> > swimsuit in the car. Class is tonight. Maybe I will get brave and

> > go, maybe it will take me another month to get the nerve, but at

> > least I have done the first step, to put my stuff in the car so I can

> > do if today *IF* I get the nerve. Wow, to put on a swimsuit and walk

> > out in public with PEOPLE, that is like going to the mall naked,

> > LOL! My thighs are just a huge ugly mass of cottage cheese, really

> > horrific. And my tummy apron, well let's not even GO there! :-(

> > I just think that if I can get the nerve to go, it will help me with

> > my plateaus as well as add some fun to my life. I hate winter and

> > this weather is really getting to me right now, I want to be outside

> > planting flowers and cutting grass and enjoying the outdoors again!

> > Anyway, I am kind of venting this morning, looking for support and

> > understanding for my intimidation about going to water arobics, etc.

> > I have no support group here in SC, few people know I had the WLS,

> > and so YOU are my rock, my support, my friends. Thanks for being

> > there! {{{big tight squishy group hug}}}

> > Brown, SC

> > Switched 10/11/00, 55 lbs. gone and plateauing AGAIN

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Amen, Now that is wisdom!!! Thankyou I needed to read this also, Hugs,

Deb.N.

Swimsuits, water arobics, and FEAR...Oh NO!!

> >

> > I have been trying to muster up the nerve to join the water arobics

> > class for a couple of months now. Well, this morning I put my

> > swimsuit in the car. Class is tonight. Maybe I will get brave and

> > go, maybe it will take me another month to get the nerve, but at

> > least I have done the first step, to put my stuff in the car so I can

> > do if today *IF* I get the nerve. Wow, to put on a swimsuit and walk

> > out in public with PEOPLE, that is like going to the mall naked,

> > LOL! My thighs are just a huge ugly mass of cottage cheese, really

> > horrific. And my tummy apron, well let's not even GO there! :-(

> > I just think that if I can get the nerve to go, it will help me with

> > my plateaus as well as add some fun to my life. I hate winter and

> > this weather is really getting to me right now, I want to be outside

> > planting flowers and cutting grass and enjoying the outdoors again!

> > Anyway, I am kind of venting this morning, looking for support and

> > understanding for my intimidation about going to water arobics, etc.

> > I have no support group here in SC, few people know I had the WLS,

> > and so YOU are my rock, my support, my friends. Thanks for being

> > there! {{{big tight squishy group hug}}}

> > Brown, SC

> > Switched 10/11/00, 55 lbs. gone and plateauing AGAIN

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I just thought some may not know, but they do sell really big towels called

bath sheets, They are huge, I am 5'7 and 330 and they cover my excess

bootie, I know places like Bed Bath and Beyond sell them, and several places

on line. I don't know if this helps, but I know they don't get a lot of

publicity, Good Luck, Deb.N.

Re: Swimsuits, water arobics, and FEAR...Oh NO!!

> ,

>

> I KNOW that you will love being in the water once you get there. Here are

a

> couple of ideas to make it easier mentally and physically!! I have done

water

> aerobics and walking, mostly on my own (not a class) and I agree that the

> getting into the pool past the gauntlet of wide eyes, ( is it ALL in my

mind?),

> is the hardest part.

>

> This is what I did to make it easier:

>

> 1) call and ask what is the least crowded time of day/night to go.

>

> 2) go once on a day that you're fully clothed for an inspection of the

suiting

> up/shower area, including Handicapped facilities (a toilet stall can be a

good

> place to change if needed), so that I can rehearse how I will handle any

> problems, best route to and from the parking etc., also check out if there

are

> real stairs with a rail into the water as opposed to a ladder (its hard

enough

> to climb up stairs as I re-enter the gravity pull of earth!)

>

> 3) see if there are any senior women groups that meet and either join them

> (even if you're NOT a senior they are usually tickled to let you join in

and

> they are mostly long past the 'checking out the bod' stage of life) or see

if

> there's room to lurk (with permission) on the edges!

>

> 4) find/make the biggest towel known to mankind to wrap in till you're at

the

> water,LOL.

>

> 5) get a cover-up that makes your heart sing!

>

> Once you've done it a time or two no one will be able to keep you away.

I've

> been to a health club pool with my daughter that was in and outdoors (even

in

> the winter in W Wash!) and it was fabulous! the Y is do-able they gave me

my own

> 'laps lane' right on the edge of the pool to do my walking in, and a

health club

> near me was fine too (I even went in the sauna in the quiet part of the

day

> there).

>

> Just remember that people are most always happily willing to help us

succeed if

> we ask.

>

> YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!

>

> Kathy in Arlington

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I just thought some may not know, but they do sell really big towels called

bath sheets, They are huge, I am 5'7 and 330 and they cover my excess

bootie, I know places like Bed Bath and Beyond sell them, and several places

on line. I don't know if this helps, but I know they don't get a lot of

publicity, Good Luck, Deb.N.

Re: Swimsuits, water arobics, and FEAR...Oh NO!!

> ,

>

> I KNOW that you will love being in the water once you get there. Here are

a

> couple of ideas to make it easier mentally and physically!! I have done

water

> aerobics and walking, mostly on my own (not a class) and I agree that the

> getting into the pool past the gauntlet of wide eyes, ( is it ALL in my

mind?),

> is the hardest part.

>

> This is what I did to make it easier:

>

> 1) call and ask what is the least crowded time of day/night to go.

>

> 2) go once on a day that you're fully clothed for an inspection of the

suiting

> up/shower area, including Handicapped facilities (a toilet stall can be a

good

> place to change if needed), so that I can rehearse how I will handle any

> problems, best route to and from the parking etc., also check out if there

are

> real stairs with a rail into the water as opposed to a ladder (its hard

enough

> to climb up stairs as I re-enter the gravity pull of earth!)

>

> 3) see if there are any senior women groups that meet and either join them

> (even if you're NOT a senior they are usually tickled to let you join in

and

> they are mostly long past the 'checking out the bod' stage of life) or see

if

> there's room to lurk (with permission) on the edges!

>

> 4) find/make the biggest towel known to mankind to wrap in till you're at

the

> water,LOL.

>

> 5) get a cover-up that makes your heart sing!

>

> Once you've done it a time or two no one will be able to keep you away.

I've

> been to a health club pool with my daughter that was in and outdoors (even

in

> the winter in W Wash!) and it was fabulous! the Y is do-able they gave me

my own

> 'laps lane' right on the edge of the pool to do my walking in, and a

health club

> near me was fine too (I even went in the sauna in the quiet part of the

day

> there).

>

> Just remember that people are most always happily willing to help us

succeed if

> we ask.

>

> YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!

>

> Kathy in Arlington

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Judi,

That rash is a fungus. I have not had it in a while but when I do

get it (changing climates did the trick for me, I do not sweat but 3

months of the year up here in the U.P.) I always get a RX for a tube

of creme. It is a hateful thing. I get it under my breasts bad.

Anyway, after surgery make sure you get it documented at the doctors

every time cause it is good reason to be able to get the Tummy Tuck

and breast augmentation. I even read on a site that if you get the

rash under the arms repeatedly then you have a reason for batwing

removal. My dh thinks I am a hopeless optimistic, I can turn any bad

thing into something good. LOL

Call your PCP and get a script for an anti fungal creme.

Bag Balm is real good on rough skin like the feet. My dh has

diabetes and his feet used to get cracked and sore until bag balm.

Viau

Marquette, MI

Dr Ren, NYUMC

3/29/01 (45 days and counting)

BCBSM PPO

[Guest guest]

Judi,

That rash is a fungus. I have not had it in a while but when I do

get it (changing climates did the trick for me, I do not sweat but 3

months of the year up here in the U.P.) I always get a RX for a tube

of creme. It is a hateful thing. I get it under my breasts bad.

Anyway, after surgery make sure you get it documented at the doctors

every time cause it is good reason to be able to get the Tummy Tuck

and breast augmentation. I even read on a site that if you get the

rash under the arms repeatedly then you have a reason for batwing

removal. My dh thinks I am a hopeless optimistic, I can turn any bad

thing into something good. LOL

Call your PCP and get a script for an anti fungal creme.

Bag Balm is real good on rough skin like the feet. My dh has

diabetes and his feet used to get cracked and sore until bag balm.

Viau

Marquette, MI

Dr Ren, NYUMC

3/29/01 (45 days and counting)

BCBSM PPO

[Guest guest]

i second the fungus 'diagnosis' of others who have posted if there is itching,

burning, redness and peeling. it happens to me also under my breasts and under

my belly. and it sucks!

but for plain old moisture without fungus, i have taken to using stick

deodorant. the creases of my legs where they meet the crotch get too sweaty,

and from nothing. under the belly also gets all damp and i hate it! so i have

been swiping deodorant there as well as under the arms and it helps! i

told my sister i do this (she's also mo) and by the way her eyes lit i up could

see a bell went off. 'i never thought of that!', she said.

i know someone said they used roll on, and that wouldn't do it because roll ons

are wet, but a stick deodorant is dry and i think that makes a difference. i

used a roll on once and it just stayed wet and sticky.

and to take this discussion one step further, for years i have kept a few folded

squares of toilet paper strategically positioned in my butt crack. i hate that

damp feeling between my ass cheeks, and all my life i observed my mother putting

a few squares of toilet paper in her underwear (also mo). i

switched the position a little, but let me tell you it really helps.

GOD HELP ME! i can't wait for the day, after the pain of surgery has faded to a

memory, when i'll be able to forget about these issues that have been such a

part of my life for so long. thighs chafing, fat rolls sweating, fungal

infections, toilet paper in my crack — DELIVER ME VIA DS, AND SOON!

erika

bmi 47?

consultation with dr. herron, 3.8.01

> Message: 16

> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 00:23:51 EST

> From: MistyEve@...

> Subject: Re: Re: Swimsuits, water arobics, and FEAR...Oh NO!!

>

> I find myself wanting to ask the group what everyone or anyone does about

> the rash you get from body parts rubbing against one another. It seems like

> moisture always collects there, causing not only a terrible smell which

> requires bathing often, but it HURTS! Some suggestions would be appreciated.

> I have tried all sorts of powders and cremes and I currently use a small

> green can of " grease " called Bag Balm - which is used for greasing cows teats

> to keep them soft and pliant. That is how far down the road I am. Any help

> out there?

> PS this post just triggered the question for me ... hope it is not too far

> off the topic.

>

> Judi in MS

> Awaiting Ins Approval

> Dr. Booth

> BMI 59

[Guest guest]

i second the fungus 'diagnosis' of others who have posted if there is itching,

burning, redness and peeling. it happens to me also under my breasts and under

my belly. and it sucks!

but for plain old moisture without fungus, i have taken to using stick

deodorant. the creases of my legs where they meet the crotch get too sweaty,

and from nothing. under the belly also gets all damp and i hate it! so i have

been swiping deodorant there as well as under the arms and it helps! i

told my sister i do this (she's also mo) and by the way her eyes lit i up could

see a bell went off. 'i never thought of that!', she said.

i know someone said they used roll on, and that wouldn't do it because roll ons

are wet, but a stick deodorant is dry and i think that makes a difference. i

used a roll on once and it just stayed wet and sticky.

and to take this discussion one step further, for years i have kept a few folded

squares of toilet paper strategically positioned in my butt crack. i hate that

damp feeling between my ass cheeks, and all my life i observed my mother putting

a few squares of toilet paper in her underwear (also mo). i

switched the position a little, but let me tell you it really helps.

GOD HELP ME! i can't wait for the day, after the pain of surgery has faded to a

memory, when i'll be able to forget about these issues that have been such a

part of my life for so long. thighs chafing, fat rolls sweating, fungal

infections, toilet paper in my crack — DELIVER ME VIA DS, AND SOON!

erika

bmi 47?

consultation with dr. herron, 3.8.01

> Message: 16

> Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2001 00:23:51 EST

> From: MistyEve@...

> Subject: Re: Re: Swimsuits, water arobics, and FEAR...Oh NO!!

>

> I find myself wanting to ask the group what everyone or anyone does about

> the rash you get from body parts rubbing against one another. It seems like

> moisture always collects there, causing not only a terrible smell which

> requires bathing often, but it HURTS! Some suggestions would be appreciated.

> I have tried all sorts of powders and cremes and I currently use a small

> green can of " grease " called Bag Balm - which is used for greasing cows teats

> to keep them soft and pliant. That is how far down the road I am. Any help

> out there?

> PS this post just triggered the question for me ... hope it is not too far

> off the topic.

>

> Judi in MS

> Awaiting Ins Approval

> Dr. Booth

> BMI 59