Lap-Band Incisions

[ELMO4635 1]

I was banded on Friday 10/21, and was wondering about putting anything on the incisions to make them heal better? My Dr. used Dermabond (super-glue), and said to not clean it or rub on it for a couple of days...

Did anyone put some antibioptic on it? Or what? just kinda freaks me out to not put any medication on a wound!! LOL

[jambox 0]

I had my surgery on 9/28, I didn't put anything on them and they healed real nice...no problems at all!

[elcee 3,342]

No, you need to follow your Dr's instructions exactly. And make sure that you keep it dry. Antibiotics and other creams are unnecessary and can impede the healing process.

[m1aman 944]

My doc said do not put anything on them at all. The glue should wear off naturally and the wounds will heal just fine.

[Poodlelover56 2]

I also had derma bond on my incisions. Banded 10/12. They have healed nicely. No need for ant biotic ointment. I just don't scrub the area when I shower, just let the Water clean them. Surgeons know what they are talking about, especially when it comes to wounds that they create!

[pugsx3 39]

I was banded on Friday 10/21, and was wondering about putting anything on the incisions to make them heal better? My Dr. used Dermabond (super-glue), and said to not clean it or rub on it for a couple of days...

Did anyone put some antibioptic on it? Or what? just kinda freaks me out to not put any medication on a wound!! LOL

I was banded on 9/15, and waited until mine were healed, which was about a month and am now putting Vitamin e oil on them at night. It's too oily to use with my good clothes, so I won't use it during the day. It's supposed to help "fade" them. I've used it on the incisions from my gallbladder, hysterectomy, and bunion surgery - and they are barely noticeable. It also helps with the itching!

[Mocha-Berry 0]

Stick to doctors order. I was banded on 9/22 and I waited until my surgeon told me it was okay to take or put anything on my incisions.