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How Long Steri-strips Stay On?
Asked by N.F. from Grand Rapids
on February 2, 2009
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Hello mothers, last week I had my gall bladder removed. I am doing great, not even taking pain meds. anymore!! My question is anyone have this surgery, if so how lon...
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- After about one week they should start to come off on their own. Usually during your shower you will start to notice them peeling up. Keep an eye on your incision site...
- I am a surgeon, and although this is not medical advice, I ask my patients to shower after 2 days, keep the wound clean and dry, and the steri-strips will come off on ...
- Hi N., I was going to type out an answer but then read Carie's response. As another nurse, I would have said the same thing as she!! Good luck!!
Steri Strip Question Plz Plz Help
Asked by C.W. from New York
on February 14, 2012
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i just had my gall bladder out last monday my dr said to take my steri strips off in one wk cuz they wont fall off on there own but my strips r stuck like glue super g...
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- They will come off on their own, eventually, and for right now it's important to keep the area clean so I would definitely recommend TO shower or bathe with them on. ...
- I had the same problem with a few of my steri strips after my c section. The Dr removed them in her office at my two week check up by using vitamin e oil.
- Yes you can shower. If they are stuck just leave them. They will loosen up and you can take them off.
Health Care Worker with Tattoos... What Do You Think.
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on July 17, 2011
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Hello, so I am in nursing school, and I have a couple of tattoos. Now I have no problem with someone with tattoos doing anything, but if you came to a hospital or Dr. ...
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- I try to judge people by how they act and not how they look. That however is not done by everyone.That being said my husband is covered in tattoos and is a corporate l...
- Doctors, have tattoos too and ride motorcycles and whatnot. It means, nothing about their capability. Main thing is looking 'professional' in whatever job you do. ...
- umless it's something obscene or vulger I wouldn't think anything of it.
