Open incision problems with tape ideas?
Because I sleep on my tummy, I had issues with one of my incisions that kept opening after a month out. No matter what I did or tried (gauze, neosporin etc) nothing worked. Then I put lavender essential oils on the opening and within a day it was scarring over. I cannot believe i did not try this sooner. i use essential oils for everything like cleaning, for sinus issues, headaches but had a brain fart when it came to the incision. You can get essential oils at Whole Foods. Good Luck, Sharon
RNY on 07/10/13
Boy, do I feel for you. I am allergic to most all tapes. Some bandaids, too. Nothing hurts like that layer of skin coming off!! I've done the ace bandage trick and it works well. I love the maxi pad idea! I'm gonna remember that when I finally have my surgery!
Start Wt: 355 Surgery Wt: 331 Current Wt: 253 Goal Wt: 175 Had RNY on 7/10/13
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