Tape removal
I am having an issue that I hope that someone can help me with.
I go for my 1st post op appointment on Tuesday and would hope to have all of that tape remnant off of my arms, legs, and tummy. I have washed, scrubbed, rubbed raw, and I've been using witch hazel to no avail.
Any suggestions,
thanx,
Que
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My surgeon told me to leave it (the tape) on and let it peel off by itself. It eventually did about 1 1/2 weeks later. It was gross but I tried to keep the incisions clean with peroxide and alcohol. I also purchased my own surgical tape & band-aides and when the surgeon's fell off I continued to tape my wounds for about a month. Maybe more. I was scared of getting an infection and my wounds although not oozing, looked raw for along time. At one point the thread from the stitch popped out & was sticking through the healing incision. Then it just fell off. Just be patient and that sticky stuff will wear off.
Howdy,
yeah I plan to do that too. I have the mesh gauze that they have me using now. My tape was taken off when I left the hospital but you know how the imprint stays? that is what seems so unsightly. I have the lead spots from the heart monitor things on my chest too. I just thought that I could kinda clean all of that up to look presentable, but come to think of it the surgeon could probably care less.
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Chill out and let it fall off. Soooo fass!!
~Shani~
I've been pudgy, chubby, thick, and now fat........Imma give thin a go round!!!
SW-262, size 18W, 5'6"
CW-168 1/15/2010
GW-162
94 Lbs down...6 more to go...changed goal to see Onderland for a hot second!
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Did you just jack my siggy mantra!!!
~Shani~
I've been pudgy, chubby, thick, and now fat........Imma give thin a go round!!!
SW-262, size 18W, 5'6"
CW-168 1/15/2010
GW-162
94 Lbs down...6 more to go...changed goal to see Onderland for a hot second!
Join us here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/wls_lightweights/
~Shani~
I've been pudgy, chubby, thick, and now fat........Imma give thin a go round!!!
SW-262, size 18W, 5'6"
CW-168 1/15/2010
GW-162
94 Lbs down...6 more to go...changed goal to see Onderland for a hot second!