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When do the Lap band Surgical Strips come off?

Im on Day 4 Post Op. When do the surgi-strips come off? My stomach is itching (Im sure from healing) but they bandages are driving me crazy :)

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  • I have 6 incisions, all different sizes. I was banded on 12/13 and none of the strips have come off yet. They sure do itch though!

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    I don't have any strips either. Just glue like stuff on top. They are still pretty painful and range from about 1/2 inch to 3 1/2 inches. I have a total of 5.

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Thanx for your post Lanie. I have 5 incisions. Mine range in size as well from about an inch to about 3 1/2 inches which I was surprised by...... Mine only had a dark looking glue over them though and no strips. We were told not to shower for 4 days post op so we didn't wash the glue off! Idk I've had several abdominal surgeries and that was a first for me.

I don't have any strips either. Just glue like stuff on top. They are still pretty painful and range from about 1/2 inch to 3 1/2 inches. I have a total of 5.

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