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Can I Remove Bandages Post Appendix Removal Inspite Of Having Dissolvable Stitches?
Question: Hi i had a laprascopy and got my appendix removed 5 days back and since then ive recovered nicely. I dont have any pain except a bit when i move, now is it ok for me to take my bandages off? As they are dissolvable stitches. Also can i have sex, and if not sex then can i masturbate?
Brief Answer:
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
If you have stitches on the skin and bandage on it, you can take the bandages off and wash the wounds with water and soap. But if you have steri strip on the wounds, they should stay untouched for about 10 days. (if you want me to give more precise answer, please attach a photo of the wounds).
You can have sex and masturbate. No problem with that. Just remember to do not lift heavy objects as there is a risk of hernia in the wounds area.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
If you have stitches on the skin and bandage on it, you can take the bandages off and wash the wounds with water and soap. But if you have steri strip on the wounds, they should stay untouched for about 10 days. (if you want me to give more precise answer, please attach a photo of the wounds).
You can have sex and masturbate. No problem with that. Just remember to do not lift heavy objects as there is a risk of hernia in the wounds area.
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
This is the wound, can i take off the bandages or no?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can take the bandages off. But please do not touch this small strips under the bandages. And do not make them wet.
Regards.
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Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can take the bandages off. But please do not touch this small strips under the bandages. And do not make them wet.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So can i use sterile band aids and cover it with them after removing these bandages?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can remove the old bandages and use new, sterile band aids. You can also do not cover it at all. Just remember to do not make it wet.
Regards.
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Detailed Answer:
Yes, you can remove the old bandages and use new, sterile band aids. You can also do not cover it at all. Just remember to do not make it wet.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Oh ok thank you so much, when can i take that strip off though? Like how long should i make sure it doesnt get wet?
Also i was wondering do i need to change my diet? Or i can eat anything? Burgers, fries, etc.
Also i was wondering do i need to change my diet? Or i can eat anything? Burgers, fries, etc.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
I suggest you to remove the strips 14 days after surgery (10 days is usually enough, but to be 100% sure, 14 days is a good time). It should not get wet during this 14 days (otherwise they will fall of).
No need to diet change. Please note that appendix is unimportant part of digestive tract. So with appendix or without it, diet is exactly the same. So feel free to eat everything you have before the surgery. Maybe not right away. Give your intestines few more days to get back to normal. During that time, try some mild diet, without fatty foods.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
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Detailed Answer:
I suggest you to remove the strips 14 days after surgery (10 days is usually enough, but to be 100% sure, 14 days is a good time). It should not get wet during this 14 days (otherwise they will fall of).
No need to diet change. Please note that appendix is unimportant part of digestive tract. So with appendix or without it, diet is exactly the same. So feel free to eat everything you have before the surgery. Maybe not right away. Give your intestines few more days to get back to normal. During that time, try some mild diet, without fatty foods.
Hope this will help.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Oh thank you so much
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
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Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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