So I have 5 poke holes...all of which they put bandages on. But never told us when to take them off...they prescribed some ointment and how many times a day to use it, but not when to start using it...

Anyone have any advice on when these things can come off...I know I should be asking the doctor, and believe me I have...seems they have better things to do.

I posted this blog...again for those considering Mexico, know you are going to be dealing with this:

So I got banded on monday. Today is Friday. I was discharged Tuesday from the hospital in TJ. I had a feeling that what I am about to write would happen.

Since Tuesday, right after I left the hospital I had one more question about the cream they prescribed for me and when I can take the bandages off...The hospital (though I have emailed 3 times and called) have yet to get back to me and answer. Instead, the MedToGo coordinator called some other doctor in the business and got the questions answered.

Here is my point for those thinking about Mexico...what you get is what you pay for. They told me up and down at the hospital, "just call" "just email" if you have anything...what a crock of BS. I understand these doctors are busy and have busy days, however, responding to an email like that takes 3 minuts tops. It is a clear case of I paid them to do a service and they did...well and the business transaction is over. If any of this is something you don't want to be involved with rethink going to Mexico.

In other news all is well (regardless) and I am under 200#s YAY!

I was banded on Tuesday and released Wednesday. I was told to take the bandages off Thursday to shower and put bandages back on the big incision. I have been putting smaller band aids on the little incisions but was told didn't have to. The staples freak me out.

Hope this helps.

I was taped up underneath the bandages. The protocol was wear the bandages for 3 days and sponge bathe. Remove bandages on the fourth day and shower. No baths for 4 weeks and no swimming for 6 weeks. I have no cream because I am taped. The tape will fall of in 7 to 10 days when I heal.

Kim

Morning, I too was taped no other bandages. I took a shower before I left the hospital. I stayed one night. I was told the tape will fall off on their own. No cream. I'm day 6 after surgery today and they look like they are starting to fall of. I shower every night and have resumed sleeping on my stomach.

thanks to everyone for their imput!!!

That will be a bummer for no swimming or bathing for 6 weeks! Pool will be cold by the time I can get back in! Oh well it is all for the better anyway.:tt2:

I hope everyone is doing well!