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    In general, I recommend leaving a bandage in place for 2 days. If there are steri-strips or tapes across the incision, I would recommend leaving them in place for at least one week. Once the steri-strips start to detach from the skin, they can be removed. It is generally safe to shower within 48 hours...
    Posted to Hernia Help (Forum) by Dr. J. Scott Roth on 08-07-2009
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