Dec 20 Sleevers!

[Kivtuar 59]

I was told to leave them until they fell off... That said, 3 weeks later 1 of them still hadn't fallen off and it was looking mighty gross under there.

I went to my doctor and they ended up pulling it off and agreeing that it was early stage infection and they weren't going to give me antibiotics, but to keep an eye on it and if it got worse or not better in a few days I should come back.

Long story short, try to leave them on until they get too gross then help them along.

[wagox1 3]

Thanks so much, my daughter was worried, she thought that I should be cleaning and changing them.

[Candyapple 32]

When I was discharged from the hospital, I was told that I could remove the bandages and shower the next day...I use dial soap in the shower and have no problem with my incision except for the largest one itches sometime...other than that, they look great...ready for the staple to be removed though....

[courtdavis 0]

I actually have a little plastic thread sticking out of one of my wounds- they were sealed with glue not stitches- so I don't know what to do with this 1/4 inch plastic thread sticking out! Don't see doc until January 20