Icky Sticky Surgical Tape....
Funny you should ask. I just got out of the hospital Monday, and both visits to the hospital I wore a red bracelet saying "sensitive to adhesive." Well, I guess they either can't read or can't avoid all tape, 'cause I got tracks of bright red adhesive marks all over my torso, arms, etc., some that were even scabbing over. I thought if they scar, I'll have to turn them into tattoos. Anyway, one of the ICU nurses gave me little packets (like wet-wipes come in at restaurants) of something called adhesive tape remover pad. I just happen to have one in my pocket because in the shower this morning I noticed some more I had missed(!). Anyway, she said she thought you could get them at a lot of pharmacies or Target, maybe just ask. The brand I have is PDI, but it may be a hospital brand only. I had tried baby oil, but even that wasn't helping too much.
Good luck,
Sally
Baby oil works wonders. Just go gently, rubbing in circles.
Barb
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on 8/3/07 2:36 am - St. Paul, MN
on 8/3/07 2:36 am - St. Paul, MN
finger nail polish remover.....oil didn't work for me - it just moved it all around but didn't get it off. it's non toxic so i figured it wouldn't hurt. it stung a little bit but sure didn't hurt & worked magiccccccccccccc!
Kim (RNY surgery July 3, 2007)
WHEN I HAD SURGERY BACK IN 2003, I DID NOT KNOW IT AT THE TIME BUT, I AM ALLERGIC TO PLASTIC AND RUBBER SURGICAL TAPE. IT ACTUALLY BURNS AND BLISTERS MY SKIN! I TRY TO MAKE SURE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT MISTAKE ON ME AGAIN.
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If the baby oil doesn't work, and it really bothers you definitely get some adhesive tape remover. They sell it at most pharmacy's, you could probably get a good deal on ebay or something. I had a wound nurse give me some, and it works wonders! It's also great when first taking off the tape, so your skin doesn't get ripped up as much.
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