I worked in an orthopedic office for several years and as long as the dressing was clean, we would leave it on a few days.
Then if the wounds are no longer bleeding, keep it open to the air as you rest around the house.
Apply a new lite dressing when going out, or if there is any more bleeding or drainage.
That was the sort of impression I had from my 9 yr marriage to an RN. LOL.
Will go ahead and soak in very warm salt water w iodine today and redress and likely leave on for 3-4 days. Very little seepage this morning from last night.
Much appreciate your input.
GOD HAS BEEN SO MERCIFUL in this incident.
I kinda messed up my plan to do pottery a week before classes. LOL. Sigh. The wages of ignoring His Still Small Voice cost!.