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17days post Op my waterproof dressing has fallen off?

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KarenFisher4074
KarenFisher4074

Hi Everyone

I am now 17 days post op and doing fantastic. My surgeon told me i have dissolvable stitches and when the dressing falls off it falls off but now i am a bit nervous. I liked having that protection. He didnt say when it would fall off so i dont know if its to soon or not.

Any advice would be appreciated

Karen

Queensland, Australia

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  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK KarenFisher4074

    Posted

    According to my log (see my website), i had my clips out on day 15 - so it is time for you to discard that dressing and celebrate another milestone !!!

    Graham - 🚀💃

  • luvinlex
    luvinlex KarenFisher4074

    Posted

    I had skin glue with stitches underneath. My "special" dressing came loose and when I went back, they simply took it off and told me to "air dry" and not get wet till week #6, only squeeze a bit of water over incision with washcloth an never ever rub. The nurse told me the same thing. I'm not sure if it's the same as mine... but it's the one I had on when I woke up from surgery. Thick with adhesive edges. Thought I heard "silver" was in it to speed healing and protect from infection. I did fine with the air dry and no dressing ever after that. Here is my scar as of yesterday. PT told me proper way to massage and help scar be less noticeable and thick. I bought vitamin E and "scar cream" both, but he said any lotion w/o perfume will do and only use a tiny, tiny amount. There might be YouTube video. I wouldn't be worried if that bandage is like mine, still be sure to call your doctor and find out. 17 days seems like plenty of time. The bandage wasn't made for long term. I know it feels odd without that protection, but they said no bandage at all.. air day is the best thing you can do. Not to get wet. I was so happy at 6 weeks when I could take a tub bath and felt human again. Dab lightly on incision and never rub. I do think you'll be OK. 
    • KarenFisher4074
      KarenFisher4074 luvinlex

      Posted

      Hi Luvinlex

      The bandage i had was a waterproof bandage and when it came off I still have small surgical tape across incision. I will use cream to massage ince they fall off.

      Your scar doesnt look back is that at 6 weeks?

      I was going to post you a pic of mine but not sure how lol

      Anyway i will see PT next week and might just let my GP have a look just as precaution but i think its fine 😀

    • renee01952
      renee01952 KarenFisher4074

      Posted

      -hi karen, 

      going good !!!  I had staples removed 14 days post-op and asked (both times) for dressing to be put on - Just the protection on this fragile area 

      made me feel - there were some little holes that were not completely closed yet - But I am assuming that you do not have them ..

      Just do what makes you feel comfortable right now - 

      big warm hug

      renee

    • KarenFisher4074
      KarenFisher4074 renee01952

      Posted

      Thank you Renee,

      i have dissolvable stitches and yes just liked the added protection of dressing but doing ok and getting used to it now. I will see PT next week and maybe drop into my GP and just have her have a look at it to make me feel better 😀

      Hope you are doing well on your recovery 

      Karen 

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