StephanieRaye 0 Posted November 20, 2005 Hello everyone! I recently have been banded (Thursday), and I can't seem to find the info I'm looking for re: bandage care. I know it probably differs doctor-to-doctor, but can someone give me some general care instructions? Do I leave the bandaids on? Change them daily? If so, for how many days? When can I leave them off? Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quilter Mom 0 Posted November 20, 2005 I left mine one for several day, changing them daily. As long as your stitches aren't oosing (sorry) I would leave them off after that so the air can help heal. What did you doctor say? Quilter Mom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jammin & Losin 1 Posted November 20, 2005 My Dr said to leave my port sight incision covered for 1 week. Mine had terri strips on it and he said the longer you can leave it (at least a week) it will hold together and heal faster. The rest of my incisions Dr. put some type of glue on. The glue disolved in a week or so... and BOY did they ich!!!! Good luck. Also be sure to use anti bacterial soap when showering to keep the germs out!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess_n_thep 2 Posted November 20, 2005 We need a bit more info. Do you have stitches, glue, steri strips or staples??? I had glue. The air was the best healer for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieRaye 0 Posted November 20, 2005 I have stitches with steri strips. I changed the bandages today for the first time after a shower, and some of the strips came off with the bandaids. They're itching like mad, and I just figured they might heal faster if they were exposed to the air. I can't find the info from my doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firecallie 2 Posted November 20, 2005 I was told to take the bandaid things off but leave the steril strips on till they fell off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
