When should my dermabond start to peel?

[Ecrivaine 0]

Hi Everyone,

I was banded five days ago and I am starting to see a hole in a small section of the dermabond on one of my incisions. Is it normal for it to be separating now, or did I tear something?

Thanks!

Ecrivaine

[whitetiger011680 11]

Took about 10 days before mine started peeling. It was all gone before I had my first post op check up. Itches doesn't it? It pulled the little hairs on my skin when it came off and that hurt a tiny little bit but it felt so good to have it off.

[BaileyRose 13]

Mine was mostly gone at my 10 day follow up appointment.. So mine probably started peeling around the same time. Just try not to pick at it. I'm a picker so it was hard for me :-) how are you feeling??

[Ecrivaine 0]

I'm generally ok. The incision has definitely pulled apart. My bro is a doc and sis a nurse so I texted them a rather graphic pic of it. I'll call my surgeon in the AM to see if they want to re-bond it.

Other than that, pretty good. Mainly trying to get enough food in that I don't feel like passing out. Very happy about my decision and prepared for my long, but rewarding journey.

[RbL7FB 4]

5-7 days typically

Hi Everyone,

I was banded five days ago and I am starting to see a hole in a small section of the dermabond on one of my incisions. Is it normal for it to be separating now, or did I tear something?

Thanks!

Ecrivaine

[Ecrivaine 0]

Well I saw the doc today and the incision has completely re-opened and the dermabond is gone. He wants me to clean it once a day with hydrogen peroxide and use neosporin. I hope it heals soon. Next appt with doc in two days.