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Laparoscopic gall bladder removal 9 days ago.incisions closed with small strips and then covered with water proof clear stickers.when can i remove it?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

It is about the time: Speak to your surgeon for preference , most will advise to remove and leave to air ( expose the wounds and allow to take shavers ) Go for a post OP visit .

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 2/4/2016

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Usually fall off: They usually fall off after showering on there own. Talk to your surgeon, but most of my patients I told to remove them In 12-14 days

Answered 2/4/2016

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A member asked:

Laparoscopic gall bladder removal 9 days ago.incisions closed with small strips and then covered with water proof clear stickers.when can i remove it?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Chauhan agreed

Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

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