Tape residue removal
Does anyone have tips for removing the residue left from the medical tape? I had surgery a week ago and still have a large patch on my thigh that I haven't been able to scrub away. (Also- was anyone else surprised to find out that they were taped down and then rotated vertically for the surgery?)
5'2" VSG: 8/21/17 HW: 261 SW:243 CW: 193
Pre-Op: 15 M1: 19.8 M2: 10.5 M3: 13.7
If the residue is actually covering an incision, let it be.
Otherwise - mineral oil works wonders at loosening the residue (baby oil). I have this issue too since take residue stays on me FOREVER :P
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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I prefer natural oils- like coconut or olive oil. Mineral oil is petroleum. I really don't want it on my skin.
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It is actually useful for that (and lots of other things, too!) and I have used it for this problem. Rather than spraying it on, I just sprayed on a paper towel and rubbed it on with that. Better or worse than any of the other ideas suggested I haven't a clue, but it makes sense that some kind of oily solvent would do the trick.
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