I'm only 4 days post op and the port incision bandage is flapping. My instructions said strips would fall off in 1-2 weeks, the others are stuck like glue ! Should I recover with a bandage , or leave it ? I'm concerned since its the largest and my Dr is closed for the day.

You should be fine, my clinic made me rip them all of at 1 week post op. If you have gauze and tape just cover it, or a bandage if that makes you feel better for a few more days. I had all of mine off at 7 days.

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Thank you !

I think it's ok too. Maybe just protect that one when you bathe.

My doctor said to take off the bandages on day 5. And try and leave them uncovered to let air in for them to heal.

I think you should be fine. I took all of mine off last night. Of course I am a RN and the worst patient

I am where you are post op. banded on Friday. My doc said leave bandages on until Sunday, which is when I could shower. Leave strips on until they fall off. I co ER the biggest one again. When I checked with Doc yesterday, they said again to let strips fall off but no need to cover them anymore with bandages.

I didn't have any bandages at all, only glue. I was told I could shower after 24 hours and have done so each day. The glue on my incisions is starting to flake off and everything looks healthy (no redness, oozing, etc). If you aren't experiencing any issues with your incision sites, it seems it would be ok at this point.

Let us know if you find out different.