I had surgery Friday and was allowed to shower yesterday (Sunday). When I got out the clear protective adhesives were coming all off, so now all that is left are the steri-strips covering the incisions; which makes me hesitant to take another shower. Should I be worried?

The rash could be a reaction to the sticky in the steri-strips. I would definitely check in the the doc today.

I had a couple of steri strips fall off, so I just dried it well, and put new steri strips on myself.

Well, the doc said to remove all of the steri-strips and to keep the areas clean and dry! I sent a picture by email to his office and they said my scars are doing really well. I just have to make sure I use an unscented body wash. He also said not to recover the scars. . . he said that the air would be good for them! The body wash he recommended was Aveeno unscented Skin Relief Body Wash. . . he said that the oatmeal will help with the itching while the incisions heal.

Well' date=' the doc said to remove all of the steri-strips and to keep the areas clean and dry! I sent a picture by email to his office and they said my scars are doing really well. I just have to make sure I use an unscented body wash. He also said not to recover the scars. . . he said that the air would be good for them! The body wash he recommended was Aveeno unscented Skin Relief Body Wash. . . he said that the oatmeal will help with the itching while the incisions heal.[/quote']

I'm a nurse. Most lap incisions are not covered with a dressing once patients leave the hospital. Glad you called the doctor though.. Cause now you don't have to worry. . Always call if you are worried about something. That's what they get paid for.

Well' date=' the doc said to remove all of the steri-strips and to keep the areas clean and dry! I sent a picture by email to his office and they said my scars are doing really well. I just have to make sure I use an unscented body wash. He also said not to recover the scars. . . he said that the air would be good for them! The body wash he recommended was Aveeno unscented Skin Relief Body Wash. . . he said that the oatmeal will help with the itching while the incisions heal.[/quote']

Did u get the steri glue on ur incisions? If so, u may be allergic. I was. It started with little itchy bumps near incisions & went into full blown red hives. Doc told me to peel off glue & take an anti-histamine orally & use Benedryl cream on area. It cleared right up. I still have a little itching from the incision healing but no bumps.