im 5days post op, and i still have bandages on my incisions and i tore the cover off the top one but manged to thin it back out and tape it down ( its like clear wrap on it ) but that one and my belly button incision are itchying like crazy!!!! im itching in my sleep! i cut my nails down but o m g this is ridiculous.

Use hydrocortisone cream around the area, you may have a reaction to the tape but make sure not to touch the incision!!!!

I had the same thing with bandages. They actually burned into my skin. It's ok to go without bandages, but leave the steri-strips in place. I was told to wash and dry well, but not to put anything on it.

As soon as bandages came off, they got better.

Good Luck!

I had the same problem, so doc just said take over bandages off and go with steri strips. I also used and anti itch cream and they cleared up just fine.

my doc used some kind of glue

I thought I was going to go crazy with the itchiness, but it does go away! Until then, try putting ice packs on to numb the pain.

Itchiness is a great sign is healing. I know its winter there but if you can let the air get to it so take your top off. I had 2 cuts one underneath each boob, so being summer here one was red from the heat, so it felt good to let the fresh air to it. If any if the sites havent fullly joined ring your doc

My doctor actually told me that once I got home from the hosptial I could take the bandage off that the glue and stir stips would hold it he just but the gauze and tape on to keep any excess blood and dranage from surgery from getting on my clothes.

If u r able to take benedryl do it. It helps with the creams too.