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GoingNutty
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Jennie
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Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
Michael Anthony was born via c-section on Monday, September 19th at 10:11am. He was 8lbs 6oz and 22.5 inches long! He is beautiful and looks just like his big brother!
Now for my two silly questions... Once again I have super sized Flintstone feet from the IV... Other than keeping my legs up, and walking around, is there any way to get the swelling down faster??
I have residue from the surgical tape (IV, bandages, etc) all over... and no matter how much soap, water and scrubbing I do I can't get it all off. Any tips or hints??
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Posted 9/23/11 9:06 AM  |
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cheryl28
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
Congrats!
Rubbing alcohol will take off the residue!
I don't know about the swelling.
Congrats again
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| Posted 9/23/11 9:07 AM |
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drwifettc
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
Congratulations!! Rubbing alcohol will help for the surgical tape.
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| Posted 9/23/11 9:11 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
Rubbing alcohol or even nail polish remover may help from the tape.
For swelling, drink plenty of fluids to help flush your system and keep feet elevated.
eta- Congratulations!! 
Message edited 9/23/2011 9:17:25 AM.
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| Posted 9/23/11 9:17 AM |
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Linda1003
love my 2 boys
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Linda
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
Congrats!!! Agree with PP.. drink TONS of fluid and rubbing Alch for the tape!
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| Posted 9/23/11 9:29 AM |
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bonch20
LIF Adult
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Bonnie
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
congrats! i use baby oil to get all the sticky stuff off! much luck!
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| Posted 9/23/11 12:08 PM |
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Jonsgirl04
Love my two girls! xoxo
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Stephanie
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
I had Shrek feet legs and Cankles after my C-section..You couldnt even tell I had Knees!! It took over a week for mine to go away. I drank lots of Fluids and walked everyday around the block. I couldnt even wear Uggs because my feet were so huge!!
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| Posted 9/23/11 12:46 PM |
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nancyg
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/10 729 total posts
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Nancy
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
Baby oil or olive oil. Let it soak in a bit and scrap it away. Just like getting rid of a price tag.
Congrats on the new addition!!!
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| Posted 9/23/11 1:19 PM |
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jmf423
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
Baby oil for the tape residue!!!! put it on a cottonball and let it sit on the residue and it will wipe right off!
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| Posted 9/23/11 1:22 PM |
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BeachMom
Love my 4 kiddos!
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Kristie
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
i used the alcohol wipes for the surgical tape.
As for the swelling- walking, keeping your feet up and drinking lots of water.
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| Posted 9/24/11 7:50 AM |
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Erica
LIF Adult
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
OB told me it could take 3 weeks. Mine were pretty normal after a week
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| Posted 9/24/11 10:04 AM |
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Re: Had my son!! Two super silly questions about Flintstone feet and surgical tape :)
Congratulations! Baby oil or nail polish remover will remove the tape! Flex and point your feet throughout the day to get the fluid moving away from your ankles.
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| Posted 9/24/11 10:14 AM |
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