2fat4me Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 I was banded on mon 4/7, I was told by Occ not to scrub the incisions (DUH), but to wash with soap and water. Well ok, that's some serious super glue, because it has not budged. I would like to start putting on the anti-scar cream. Can anyone give me an idea on how long it takes to come off? :-? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacklynrae Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 I was banded on the third and started putting neosporin on the cuts at one week and plan to start using mederma at 2. My glue is also still on but I just now started peeling little bits off. I wouldn't be too gung ho about getting it off as you want to be sure that it is fully healed I would wait until 2 weeks before you start worrying too much. Besides keeping it moisturized for now should help to avoid scars. I know the glue makes it feel and look a lot worse than it should but healing is the most important part for now. I have found that when it is ready to be lightly scrubbed getting a washcloth with warm soapy water helps get the job done. Good luck and it will all work out in the end. Jacklyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 My glue started peeling off about the 10th day post op. I was putting triple antibiotic on it daily even before it started peeling off. I had alot of fun peeling the glue off..haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynna Posted April 13, 2008 Report Share Posted April 13, 2008 I was wondering about the glue too!! So thank you everyone for your answers...I think I will start putting neosporin on it now..I had not thought of doing that before mederma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I was banded on mon 4/7, I was told by Occ not to scrub the incisions (DUH), but to wash with soap and water. Well ok, that's some serious super glue, because it has not budged. I would like to start putting on the anti-scar cream. Can anyone give me an idea on how long it takes to come off? :-? Mine took 2 weeks to come off. I also heard not to use any of the scar creams that those have a tendency to make them worse rather than better. I got that from the OC. I haven't put anything on mine and they look great. My sister didn't wither and you can't even see hers anymore at all. Just saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I got banded almost 3 weeks ago and still have glue. It must be some pretty good stuff! If I wouldn't have picked off some of the peeling pieces, I'd have alot more!! [i'm not much of a picker.] Mine look really good. I had 2 other laproscopic surgeries done in '06 and those scars are hardly noticable and I didn't put anything on them ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 Mine was pretty much gone by the end of week one, I also used neosporin and maderma but I think what helped alot was using Vitamin E capsules that I would open and apply to my scars starting about week 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fat4me Posted April 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 > Thanks everyone. I never thought to as at OCC about the glue and experience speaks loud and clear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 > Thanks everyone. I never thought to as at OCC about the glue and experience speaks loud and clear! That's why I love this board, the info and advice you get is the kind of stuff you won't find in any manual!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fat4me Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I forgot to tell you all...they glued my belly button together I didn't really notice it till I got home. I was able to get that glue off! :cheerleader: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynna Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I forgot to tell you all...they glued my belly button together I didn't really notice it till I got home. I was able to get that glue off! :cheerleader: That is hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 That is hilarious That is funny, my boobs were stuck down to my belly from the Iodine, that was an interesting sight and feeling!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynna Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 HA! My boobs were stuck too! I had to peel them off of my abdomen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 HA! My boobs were stuck too! I had to peel them off of my abdomen. Lol, glad I'm not the only one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim2BSlim Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 My boobs were stuck too! I peeled them off and it felt soooo good! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoolbutterfly Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Mine were stuck too! I was wondering why the heck it was itching? It was because of the stickiness of the Iodine, I guess! SO FUNNY! <' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Redhead Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 My boobs weren't stuck but I was nicely dyed with the iodine up high on my chest bone. I have white, white skin and the lovely yellow stain was such a nice touch under my white V-neck T-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renay Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 What is the glue for? I have surgery on April 25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 What is the glue for? I have surgery on April 25. The Glue is what holds the incisions together. Instead of sewing with stiches Dr O uses glue to minimize infection and scarring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat2nrml Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 My boobs weren't stuck either [they must of held them up! :cheerleader: ] Did have the iodine stains for over a week though. :lb4: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 My boobies were stuck too, LOL. Had to pel them slowly away from my gut. It was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Bee Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Alas, sadly, I do not have enough boobs for them to be glued down. Scary part is that they will shrink with the rest of me... (Please, God, NOOOOO!) For those of you who want to pick at the glue from the incisions, try pouring elmers on your palm, spread it around, and let it dry. When you peel it off, it is soooooooooo much fun, and hurts less than the incision clue. I am a glue and wax peeler (palms only) since forever. I also had to pick up all my students' glue to keep them from doing the same! Childish fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Alas, sadly, I do not have enough boobs for them to be glued down. Scary part is that they will shrink with the rest of me... (Please, God, NOOOOO!)For those of you who want to pick at the glue from the incisions, try pouring elmers on your palm, spread it around, and let it dry. When you peel it off, it is soooooooooo much fun, and hurts less than the incision clue. I am a glue and wax peeler (palms only) since forever. I also had to pick up all my students' glue to keep them from doing the same! Childish fun! Hahahahahaha, thast funny Paula!! But, sounds like a good idea as long as enough time has passed that your cuts won't open up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fat4me Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Yes, my girls were stuck too. To bad they couldn't have glued them with a little lift involved there. I could sure use that. Hmmm, may be another TJ trip for a boob job =D> REneej Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMichelle Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Paula- My boobs are shrinking too started as a 42DD and am now in a 38D I will be needing a lift just like Reneej said- I will have to ask Dr. O if he can recommend a good plastic surgeon in TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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