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I had a total abdominal hysterectomy on the 08/12. my first appt with my gynae is only 22/01 (6weeks) from now. when can i take off the plaster? (opsite)
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TAH August 12, 2017: If your TAH was in August of 2017, and "the plaster" refers to the dressing on the abdominal incision, it should have been removed months ago, and can be safely be removed now, if there is no redness or swelling around the dressing.
Answered 12/15/2017
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