K, I was told by the dr to wait for 2 weeks to remove my dressings. Today is 2 weeks and I'm scared to death to take them off. I did one but left the tape on it. I feel safe with them on. I know they have to air out. Any suggestions??? Will they open while I'm asleep???

I took mine off 3 days after surgery (my mom) and it didn't hurt too bad. Now I have steri-strips and clean over them with peroxide ! I refuse to wear anything tight ! Lol I WANT THEM TO BREATHE !

My doctor took my dressing off after a week, however I still wear my band for the support. It helps a lot.

They usually tell you to let steri strips (tape) fall off on their own. Like Americas_suiteheart said, just clean around them.

Ok. I took them off. The steri strips came off right along with them. Everything looks nice and sealed, which was my fear, lol. Thanks for the responses!!! Phew...glad that's over with!

Yaaaaaaaay

I want to take mines off but I will wait to see the surgeon. My tummy itches so bad though.

My Doc did staples, they had regular band-aids on it. I called the office and they said it was ok to shower and take off the band-aids.

Mines did not use staples but have to change dressing everyday but they look good after 10 days.

I guess I was fortunate...I had no dressings...my incisions were sealed w Dermabond.

Went yesterday and had all staples removed - 2 weeks post op. a total of 50 staples !! That Linda smarted a bit coming out.

Mines were sealed as well no staples

I want to take mines off but I will wait to see the surgeon. My tummy itches so bad though.

That means your healing. Good job!

I had steri strips. They fell off on their own. I was told to wash mine with antibacterial soap and water normally. I had no issues with mine.

I know sometimes I forget I am I had surgery til I look at my war wounds then I remember. Lol I still have to hold my side when I laugh though I don't want to hurt anything