Steri Strips

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I’m a week (9days) post csection and none of my steri strips have even started to lift. I don’t go back to have my sutures removed for another 4 days. Last time I was on the brink of infection because of the steri strips… the doctor just kept telling me to leave them on but it was keeping my incision too moist. I’ve been vigilant about blow drying daily but at this point is it okay to remove them? They’re on top of the stitches and the thought of pulling them off terrifies me 🤣