Removing Bandages

[elvislover 14]

K, I was told by the dr to wait for 2 weeks to remove my dressings. Today is 2 weeks and I'm scared to death to take them off. I did one but left the tape on it. I feel safe with them on. I know they have to air out. Any suggestions??? Will they open while I'm asleep???

[americas_suiteheart 53]

I took mine off 3 days after surgery (my mom) and it didn't hurt too bad. Now I have steri-strips and clean over them with peroxide ! I refuse to wear anything tight ! Lol I WANT THEM TO BREATHE !

[Winter84 35]

My doctor took my dressing off after a week, however I still wear my band for the support. It helps a lot.

[Jen in SoCal 189]

They usually tell you to let steri strips (tape) fall off on their own. Like Americas_suiteheart said, just clean around them.

[elvislover 14]

Ok. I took them off. The steri strips came off right along with them. Everything looks nice and sealed, which was my fear, lol. Thanks for the responses!!! Phew...glad that's over with!

[americas_suiteheart 53]

Yaaaaaaaay

[Nicki Leilani 12]

I want to take mines off but I will wait to see the surgeon. My tummy itches so bad though.

[Wps2 57]

My Doc did staples, they had regular band-aids on it. I called the office and they said it was ok to shower and take off the band-aids.

[Nicki Leilani 12]

Mines did not use staples but have to change dressing everyday but they look good after 10 days.

[Mrs.D 39]

I guess I was fortunate...I had no dressings...my incisions were sealed w Dermabond.

[barebones 28]

Went yesterday and had all staples removed - 2 weeks post op. a total of 50 staples !! That Linda smarted a bit coming out.

[Nicki Leilani 12]

Mines were sealed as well no staples

[babygirl901 173]

I want to take mines off but I will wait to see the surgeon. My tummy itches so bad though.

That means your healing. Good job!

[babygirl901 173]

I had steri strips. They fell off on their own. I was told to wash mine with antibacterial soap and Water normally. I had no issues with mine.

[Nicki Leilani 12]

I know sometimes I forget I am I had surgery til I look at my war wounds then I remember. Lol I still have to hold my side when I laugh though I don't want to hurt anything