I was banded 9 days ago and my bandages have not moved an inch! My pre-op group was advised not to physically take bandages off--- let them come off on their own. We were also told to use anti-bacterial shower gel to wash our stomachs. Plus, when our bandages did fall off, not to put anything on the incesions. Our nurse was pretty clear not to use any neosporin or any other type of ointments!