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My Tee Shirt is Stuck, 9 Days Post Op?

carmen buffalo nySep 21, 2012
my tee shirt is stuck to my tummy. i am 9 days post op from tummy tuck. how do i get it off without ripping it open? My doctor said not to use gauze just wear a white tee shirt under my garment but now its stuck n when I pull it bleeds pls help

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Dr. Victor Ferrari, MD, FACS
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Answered on Sep 22, 2012
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Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
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Answered on Sep 21, 2012
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Dr. Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired)
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