Steri Strip Allergy?
I found out with previous surgeries that my skin will blister from them. I made sure my doctor knew that and he put bandaids on me instead. One of the bandaids gave me a rash though. It is the adhesive for me. But when I had steri strips on I put vaseline on them to peal them off. NOW, I don't recommend you doing that until you talk to your doctor, but it came right off with vaseline.
Pre-Op 16 lbs
I had a no so good reaction of itching and blisters. I thought it was latex?but I never looked into it. I even had a second round when I got a port revision 
and once again really just let it pass. Once healed I applied good ointments and stuff for scars.
Best,
L
and once again really just let it pass. Once healed I applied good ointments and stuff for scars.Best,
L
3/30/2005 Lap Band installed 12/20/2010 Lap Band REMOVED
6/6/2011 Vertical SLEEVE Gastrectomy
I had an allergic reaction. Red & itchy, as you describe. I suffered through until my 2 week post-op appt, and the PA said "why didn't you take these off?". Ummm, cause you said not to, they would fall off naturally. He said he should have warned me that with my very fair (and sensitive) skin, I would likely have that reaction and they could have been taken off as soon as the reaction started.... thanks for telling me that AFTER I suffered!
~ I am the proud wife of a Guatemalan, but most people call me Kimberley
Highest Known Weight = 370# / 59.7 bmi @ 5'6"
Current Weight = 168# / 26.4 bmi : fluctuates 5# either way @ 5'7" / more than 90% EWL
Normal BMI (24.9) = 159#: would have to compromise my muscle mass to get here without plastics, so this is not a goal.
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