Mindy78 372 Posted October 13, 2016 How long does this fabric tape stay on? I know itchy is healing but I generally have sensitive skin especially with fabric tape. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sai 785 Posted October 13, 2016 My surgeon wanted me to take the bandages off after day 2 or 3 to let it air out. I also applied Neosporin ointment (they now have an anti-itch, anti-scar ointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekker954 421 Posted October 13, 2016 They sat about two weeks, some of mine were on a tad longer. They say not to pull them off. Most of mine curled up and if it were over two weeks I'd help it along in a hot shower. They all were healing nicely. Don't touch if they are oozing Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
singerbabe 29 Posted October 13, 2016 I was told not to take mine off until they fell off, but I was really itchy like you are and ended up having an allergic reaction to the strips. I got all red and had blisters in some places from them. Keep a close eye on them and if it continues or you notice a blister call your doctor and ask them what you should do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindy78 372 Posted October 15, 2016 Had 2 on my top incision fall off last night. It no longer itches like the others. They aren't red blistered or draining just itchy Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtellechea001 87 Posted October 16, 2016 I haven't had any tape or bandages. All my incisions are covered with dermabond! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindy78 372 Posted October 16, 2016 Mine is fabric tape that doesn't come off easy Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalame 56 Posted October 17, 2016 At my first post apt 2 weeks after surgery, i was told I could remove them. I had a horrible allergic reaction to the tape/glue. Doc gave me a steroid cream prescription to put around my incisions. I also put Neosporin on the actual incisions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindy78 372 Posted October 17, 2016 I'm doing neosporin on the one now Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mindy78 372 Posted October 18, 2016 As of tonight my itchy hangy bandages are all off. Just neo and comfort. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
