Surgery Glue on Incision

[Krystal0528 118]

Ok.. Here's the problem. I was sleeved 5/28 an was released from hospital 5/30. When I was released I was given no instructions on how to care for my incision. I'm scared to take a shower, an get that area wet, so I have be doing sponge bathes. My doctors office is closed till the morning but I REALLY want to take a shower, so please someone let me no what you did. I only have 1 incision across my belly button, but there are no stitches- only a shiny film look on top of the incision. That's why I came to the conclusion of it may be surgery glue.

Thanks in advance,

Krystal

[StrawberryPolly 43]

I was sleeved May 5th and was "glued" back together..... 6 small incisions. My instructions were...no baths, no soaking in Water. Shower with the water on my back. I could wash my chest and let the water flow from my shoulders. Pat my stomach area dry. No rubbing or scrubbing...No picking at the glue. 3 weeks and 4 days later, my incisions had dried up, scabs had come off...no open areas at all and I was allowed to go back to my water aerobics class. I hope this has helped.

[Krystal0528 118]

I was sleeved May 5th and was "glued" back together..... 6 small incisions. My instructions were...no baths, no soaking in Water. Shower with the Water on my back. I could wash my chest and let the water flow from my shoulders. Pat my stomach area dry. No rubbing or scrubbing...No picking at the glue. 3 weeks and 4 days later, my incisions had dried up, scabs had come off...no open areas at all and I was allowed to go back to my water aerobics class. I hope this has helped.

Thank you so much! I was so scared to get it wet. How has your recovery been so far? Did you have a hard time getting all of ur Vitamins, liquids an Protein in?

[StrawberryPolly 43]

As far as nutrition....the only instructions I received was to make sure I have 64 oz of liquid a day. First week was clear liquids...went back to doc for check up. Diet was changed to full liquids: creamed Soups (liquefied and strained)thinned with skim milk, CarbMaster (Kroger) yogurt,protein drink ( no amount given). I go back on June 9 th (4 weeks out from surgery) and I will be put on pureed and possibly soft foods. My doctor seems to be more cautious with adding foods then most but I trust that he know what is best for his patients. I am doing really good, I feel good and am walking 1 mile in the morning...1 mile at night and have added walking in my Water aerobics class. I have no problem with energy or hunger. I pray a lot and trust the Lord will get me through this.

[onajournee 20]

I was able to shower right away. Just told to pat dry incisions. Glue came off about a week to 10 days later.

[Krystal0528 118]

Thanks ladies;)

[SingleMom33 25]

I have five incisions and was instructed to take showers with no soaking. So I wash as normal and pat my incisions dry! They do have the glue and I have one open wound from the drain which I keep covered.

[gottagonow 82]

I was told to shower only until my one month visit. They told me to have the Water face my back. That was hard at first b/c initially when my stomach still hurt, the Water felt good.

[CrazyJaney 775]

As far as nutrition....the only instructions I received was to make sure I have 64 oz of liquid a day. First week was clear liquids...went back to doc for check up. Diet was changed to full liquids: creamed Soups (liquefied and strained)thinned with skim milk, CarbMaster (Kroger) yogurt,protein drink ( no amount given). I go back on June 9 th (4 weeks out from surgery) and I will be put on pureed and possibly soft foods. My doctor seems to be more cautious with adding foods then most but I trust that he know what is best for his patients. I am doing really good, I feel good and am walking 1 mile in the morning...1 mile at night and have added walking in my Water aerobics class. I have no problem with energy or hunger. I pray a lot and trust the Lord will get me through this.

I was glued too. Same for me. Incisions healed really well.

[NewMe052014 1]

You can shower, just let the Water run down your stomach. Glue came off about 2 wks later for me, healed great!!!

[kolodey 23]

I had surgery glue and showered the next day, they just didn't want me to scrub the area but Water could run over it, I'm 12days post op and a all my glue is gone

This pic is 10days post op

[Krystal0528 118]

Wow.. How many incisions do u have? I see that people say that they are having 5-6 incisions, but I just have 1 in each side of belly button (but inside the belly button)

[kolodey 23]

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