Should I Be Worried?

[Banditiff 51]

I had surgery Friday and was allowed to shower yesterday (Sunday). When I got out the clear protective adhesives were coming all off, so now all that is left are the steri-strips covering the incisions; which makes me hesitant to take another shower. Should I be worried?

[cheryl2586 3,053]

No the steri strips will stay on fairly well until they fall off themselves

[Banditiff 51]

No the steri strips will stay on fairly well until they fall off themselves

Even after showering? One is nearly off and I'm only 3 days post.

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

No the steri strips will stay on fairly well until they fall off themselves

You are fine. Steri strips will come off on their own. I was even allowed to use the tub!

[Banditiff 51]

No the steri strips will stay on fairly well until they fall off themselves

Even after showering? One is nearly off and I'm only 3 days post.

[cheryl2586 3,053]

Yes you are still stiched they just put it as a preventative

[wildrose1966 396]

At my 1 week post op appt. the nurse told me to tear them all off as they were grungy and they didn't want the chance of infection. Don't worry about them if they fall off, you should be pretty well glued or stitched together.

[MiniMi 1,468]

I didn't have steri strips or clear bandages or anything other than the glue! You'll do just fine.

[Banditiff 51]

:-)

[Banditiff 51]

Ok, UPDATE!!!!

I woke up to go to the potty (potty??? guess you can tell I still have babies at home with me) and one of my steri strips has fallen off. I know that yyou guys said not to worry, but I'm kinda paranoid that there is nothing covering the incision! I don't want irritation and then infection to settle in from having a bare incision site. On Friday, I had the iBand (Band with imbrication/plication) and hernia repair, so I have a total of five scars; four of which are on the left side. The one that fell off is the lowest one on the left side.

Also, I have broken out into some sort of rash on my sides. The bumps are small and resemble "goose bumps" and the itch. I know that the possibility of everything going perfectly is a dream, but when I do notice things and changes, I feel this forum is a lifesaver so that I can good great advice! Please put my mind at ease!

Thanks in Advance,

Banditiff

[Msbritt 45]

Your ok. Put a bandaid over the incisions and go to bed.

[Banditiff 51]

LOL! Thanks, Msbritt!

[Ladybandito 516]

I used waterproof see thru bandaids. Worked great.

[Msbritt 45]

LOL! Thanks' date=' Msbritt![/quote']

Your welcome. The same thing happened to me. My surgeon said they were fine. But I was freaked out that the strips fell off bit he said they were fine.

[Msbritt 45]

LOL! Thanks' date=' Msbritt![/quote']

Your welcome. The same thing happened to me. My surgeon said they were fine. But I was freaked out that the strips fell off bit he said they were fine.