newme37 16 Posted October 2, 2012 I'm only 4 days post op and the port incision bandage is flapping. My instructions said strips would fall off in 1-2 weeks, the others are stuck like glue ! Should I recover with a bandage , or leave it ? I'm concerned since its the largest and my Dr is closed for the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose1966 396 Posted October 2, 2012 You should be fine, my clinic made me rip them all of at 1 week post op. If you have gauze and tape just cover it, or a bandage if that makes you feel better for a few more days. I had all of mine off at 7 days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newme37 16 Posted October 2, 2012 You should be fine' date=' my clinic made me rip them all of at 1 week post op. If you have gauze and tape just cover it, or a bandage if that makes you feel better for a few more days. I had all of mine off at 7 days.[/quote'] Thank you ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElleG 394 Posted October 2, 2012 I think it's ok too. Maybe just protect that one when you bathe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishuponastar 7 Posted October 2, 2012 My doctor said to take off the bandages on day 5. And try and leave them uncovered to let air in for them to heal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephthedoglover 4 Posted October 2, 2012 I think you should be fine. I took all of mine off last night. Of course I am a RN and the worst patient 1 newme37 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knewland 14 Posted October 3, 2012 I am where you are post op. banded on Friday. My doc said leave bandages on until Sunday, which is when I could shower. Leave strips on until they fall off. I co ER the biggest one again. When I checked with Doc yesterday, they said again to let strips fall off but no need to cover them anymore with bandages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josiec111 7 Posted October 3, 2012 I didn't have any bandages at all, only glue. I was told I could shower after 24 hours and have done so each day. The glue on my incisions is starting to flake off and everything looks healthy (no redness, oozing, etc). If you aren't experiencing any issues with your incision sites, it seems it would be ok at this point. Let us know if you find out different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites