Steri-Strips/bandages

[tlm60 0]

Hi, I just asked one question and received some very helpful replies. Thank you kindly! Already I have another question. My surgery was on November 1 and Steri-Strips/bandages were placed over my incisions. Everything seems to be healing well and three of the five steri-strips have fallen off. Is this too soon and should I be placing new bandages over the incisions? Thanks for any insight.

[A New New Dawn 1,695]

If they are falling off naturally I wouldn't worry about replacing them. Your incisions should be closed by now. One of mine fell off early and my incision opened up a bit. I got butterfly bandages from the store and put one on so it wouldn't open up anymore.

If you notice any inflamation or oozing, you may want to call your doctor.

[wildrose1966 396]

No you are fine, at my 1 week post op visit she told me to rip them off as they get all grungy and could get infection. If you have any left on there, I would get them off.