Need some advice...

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BR and abdominoplasty went well (just took forever). Relatively little pain just really, really swollen and tired. I also have horrible blisters from dressings and tapes. Did anyone have horrible skin sensitivity? If so, any suggestions? The biggest problem is that they are under the compression garment and when I move it, they become aggravated all over again. Thanks.

[Sue Magoo 71]

Hi:

Maybe you have an allergy to whatever the dressings and/or tapes are made of. Latex??? Not sure what to do about that.

I didn't like the feeling of my binder over my sensitive sore skin. I read somewhere to wear a very worn out t-shirt under the compression garment because it would feel soft against the skin. I didn't have one, so I started wearing my compression garment over my nightgown or over my pajama top and it was alot more comfortable when it wasn't directly on my skin.

I hope you heal quickly.

I love my band and my new flat tummy!

Sue

[Shalee04 7]

BR and abdominoplasty went well (just took forever). Relatively little pain just really, really swollen and tired. I also have horrible blisters from dressings and tapes. Did anyone have horrible skin sensitivity? If so, any suggestions? The biggest problem is that they are under the compression garment and when I move it, they become aggravated all over again. Thanks.

I ended up with a huge wound seperation that took over 4 months to close, so 2 times a day we had to pack with gauze and cover with pads and tape, I ended up with blisters from all the tape, UNTILL I switched to a paper tape, I found it at target and walgreens, and sav-on. I believe almost any store sells it near the band aids.

I also would wear my binder over a long soft t-shirt to keep the itching and aggravation to my skin down.

Good luck!!

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Thanks ladies. I will definitely try the t-shirt idea.