Incision tape removal

[Big Cat 144]

So how long after sleeve surgery did you remove the medical tape? Some of my incisions have a good amount of dried blood. Worried if I peel off, they will bleed. Only 3 days out. Just checking.

[meSparkle83 153]

I just removed mine 2 nights ago and I'm almost 3 weeks out.

I had the bypass so I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

I wish I would of waited to take off my bandage on my larger incision.

[liannatx 897]

I left them on until the started falling off! I was so afraid to peel them off, lol, I really did leave them until the edges were curling up and they were barely adhered. It was about 2 weeks. When one fell off in the shower I took the rest off.

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Almost three weeks for me. They came off by themselves.

[Big Cat 144]

@@meSparkle83, I don't want to be premature on the removal, so may just wait. @@liannatx, I may just wait until that same time frame. Thanks for responding

Thanks MissMac. I'm definitely not looking to do this ahead of time.

[Amanda0305 12]

I was told to leave them on until they fall off and if any were left on at my 2 week post op appointment the surgeon would remove them.

[McButterpants 2,846]

My doc said to let them fall off on their own...I think it was about 10 days for off them to come off.

[Italian Gal 66]

Has anyone been missing soaking in their tub?????

I know we cant do this until the incision sites heal, but I am so ready to just soak in my bath tub with something that smells good!

[meSparkle83 153]

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????????I miss the tub, my body has been so sore and my bath salts have been calling my name

[Italian Gal 66]

meSparkle83.....one of my best friends is a nurse and she fussed at me something bad tonight when I asked her if I could take a bath. She told me that if I new how many bacteria's are floating around in our tub, I would never ask that question. She made me promise NOT to take a bath for another two weeks. She said that even though the wounds look like they are closing, flesh eating bacteria can enter these sites. Well.......that was enough for me!

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

Doc said to keep them on for at least a week and if they came off before that to cover with a bandaid.

[Big Cat 144]

My wife is an RN and had the sleeve done last Aug. We didn't remember her time frame, but we know they did fall off on their own. She's 112lbs. Down BTW.

[meSparkle83 153]

meSparkle83.....one of my best friends is a nurse and she fussed at me something bad tonight when I asked her if I could take a bath. She told me that if I new how many bacteria's are floating around in our tub, I would never ask that question. She made me promise NOT to take a bath for another two weeks. She said that even though the wounds look like they are closing, flesh eating bacteria can enter these sites. Well.......that was enough for me!

How far out are you? I'll make sure I don't hop in the tub before its time.

I'll be 4weeks on Wednesday.

[Italian Gal 66]

I will be one week post op on Tuesday!

[Rhonda137 12]

I was told to leave them alone and let them fall off.