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When can I take my bandages off after appendix surgery?

I am a 30 year old male. I want to know when can I take my bandages off after appendix surgery?

2 Answers

Discuss with your Surgeon. Steri-strips normally fall off after several showers.
It depends on what kind of dressing your surgeon put on. I use Dermabond (surgical glue) that peels off on its own in about 14 days. If you have strips, they usually peel off in about 1-2 weeks.