Hi,
I am 29 years old & had gallbladder removal surgery & a hernia reapir on Friday.. I have 5 different cuts on my stomach & belly button.. On the cuts on my stomach they put butterfly bandages on them, 1 has 1 strip of tape, the other one has 2 strips in an x shape, the belly button has nothing on the outside & the other 2 are alos An X shape of tape on them.. My question is is it going to hurt when these are removed ?? I am in a lot of pain now as it is, & I know it wont hurt as bad as this, but I want to be prepared when they do come off.. Please Help LOL
2006-08-29 17:22:49 · 13 answers · asked by bite_me_harder_28 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I got light headed & nauses when I removed the gauze & tape LOL.. I am a wimp when it comes to pain LOL Had 3 kids but still a wimp
2006-08-29 17:28:18 · update #1
sounds like they used steri strips to cover your incisions..these are strips that are 1 inch in length and 1 inch in width ( kind of look like little pieces of scotch tape)
these are actually designed to dry up and fall off themselves, but sometimes the nurse will remove them-they don't hurt-just tug a little sometimes...
if they are actual stitches-they also are painless-it's like pulling shoelaces out of your shoes-they are cut on one end and just slide out-you might feel a little bit of pressure but no pain....
it's normal to have anxiety over anything being done to you-especially if you're in the hospital.
good luck with your recovery
2006-08-29 17:34:17 · answer #1 · answered by prncessang228 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
" If Surgical Wounds Continue To Remain Open;
After The Stitches Come Out;
Then Just Apply Vaseline To The Injury,
At Watch How Fast It Magically Heals. "
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=1051
2006-08-30 00:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It won't hurt. It's like removing a band aid.
When someone else removes the tape, it won't be as bad.
I had staples removed after I had a C-section & it didn't hurt.
Where you have an incision, the nerves are numb because they have been traumatized.
2006-08-30 01:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Fraulein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the exact same surgery three years ago. Nothing to getting the stitches out ... just a little tug and it's done. Nothing to worry about.
2006-08-30 00:26:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
The most pain you will have is thinking about it and the fear that you are building up in your mind.
Relax - it's more painful carrying the groceries.
ps: Good Luck with your recovery
2006-08-30 00:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Geoff Shaw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should't hurt that bad, as long as you soak them before you go in to get them removed. Get some cotton balls soaked with peroxide, and keep them there to soften any scabs you may have. Shouldn't hurt.
2006-08-30 00:27:48 · answer #6 · answered by Hold-Em 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to be rude - but it is TAPE - like a bandaid.
I don't think the pain will cause you to black out or anything.
2006-08-30 00:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by Chloe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. It's just tape that will usually dry out and start to come off on their own sometimes.(especially if you get them wet)
2006-08-30 00:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by twildman22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi
dont worry it wont hurts just a bit of pulling like feeling just relax
2006-08-30 00:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by ME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worries..... hurts less than a waxing. No prob. You'll be just fine. I promise!
2006-08-30 00:26:00 · answer #10 · answered by rolahey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋