Well I'm 5 days post op and feeling human again. My doctor said the strips on my cuts could come off today but even after several showers they don't want to come off. Can I let them fall off? Also, what is a normal calorie intake for right now. I was able to get in 170 calories yesterday which was huge for me. I'm going to try for more today. Thanks

The fifth day was the magic day for me. First four were yucky then after that I was fine with a little bit of port tenderness. I'd still baby that port area for a week or so more if I were you. Congrats!

Well I'm 5 days post op and feeling human again. My doctor said the strips on my cuts could come off today but even after several showers they don't want to come off. Can I let them fall off? Also, what is a normal calorie intake for right now. I was able to get in 170 calories yesterday which was huge for me. I'm going to try for more today. Thanks

I'm 3 weeks post op and all the strips have not come off yet. Called the doctor and they said don't worry about them Glad your feelling better.

They used to let the steri strips fall off on their own, but some people's skin react to them and develop little blisters under them. If your skin seems red, itchy and irritated by them maybe pull them of while taking a shower otherwise you're probably ok to wait til they start to peel off. Glad you are on the upswing!

My steri strips were on for ten days dr told me not to remove them before 7

Don't worry about the steri strips just let them fall off naturally. just pull them off in showers when they are hanging by their last threads