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My husband just had laparoscopic surgery 4 days ago, waterproof bandages were put over incisions. forgot to ask how soon those can be taken off?
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Can be left: Can be left for seven to ten days. If it bothers you can take it off and put simple band aid.
Answered 9/12/2016
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