Steril strips...when can they come off?

[Malice X Girl 0]

I had gallbladder surgery a little more than a week ago. The steril strips are still on there but they are dirty looking and peeling at the corners. When can they come off? WHen can I pull them off?

Thanks

[kayleesmom 0]

Don't think I would do any pulling. They told me that the strips are glued on and take 10 - 14 days to come off. They told me I could tear my skin off if I tried to remove them before they are ready to come off on their own. As far as the edges go,I was told to trim them with clippers or small scissors. That is all of the VAST knowledge of steri strips that has been imparted upon me to this point. Best of luck...

[want2lose 1]

I was told to leave them on until they fall off...BUT when I went in for my post op checkup (6 days out) they took them off since they were starting to come off on the corners anyway.

[Malice X Girl 0]

Thanks for the info. I will try to keep them on a bit longer....i guess