HELP - I GOT MY DRESSING WET

by Chrissy1361 26th December 2011, 6:19 pm

I'm really worried, I am only 4 days post op and had a shallow bath, however, I laid back, couldn't resist and got my dressings wet, not soaked but wet.
I then dried them out with the help of my hair dryer on cool covering my boobies though. God I feel such a fool. Can anyone advise me. Really panicking, one for getting them wet, then two using hair dryer.

Chrissy xxx

by peggysue 26th December 2011, 6:53 pm

I would say you need to get them redressed hun. Bacteria loves warm and damop and its rewally not worth getting a infection.Surely your local casualty would do that if you cant get into your hospital. Ring the emergency number xxx

by peggysue 26th December 2011, 6:55 pm

peggysue wrote:I would say you need to get them redressed hun. Bacteria loves warm and damop and its rewally not worth getting a infection.Surely your local casualty would do that if you cant get into your hospital. Ring the emergency number xxx

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by Smallblue 26th December 2011, 7:17 pm

Chrissy, I was told by my nurse to use a cool setting on my hairdryer to dry off the dressing. Not had to do it as yet. II've not got mine too wet as was told not to have a bath. Showers are ok but only allowing the water to run off your back rather than facing in. When is your next check-up? Are your dressings waterproof? X

by welshvicci123 26th December 2011, 7:29 pm

just use a hairdryer hun, it will be fine, i was aloud to shower the following day, and was told to pat dry the dressings and then dry them with the hairdryer. xxx

by Chrissy1361 26th December 2011, 8:11 pm

Thanks girlies, I remembered the hairdryer thing from when I had kids and stitches and my midwife told me to use one to dry them. I was worried though as it is a different op lol.

My ps said he would see me again on 29th/30th as my BA was on 22nd and was the last before the hols. I may text him tomo as I have his number.

Thank you

by Chrissy1361 26th December 2011, 8:13 pm

Smallblue wrote:Chrissy, I was told by my nurse to use a cool setting on my hairdryer to dry off the dressing. Not had to do it as yet. II've not got mine too wet as was told not to have a bath. Showers are ok but only allowing the water to run off your back rather than facing in. When is your next check-up? Are your dressings waterproof? X

Thanks small, I should be seen around 29th/30th waiting on call. No idea if dressing are waterproof shrug

xx

by misf1 26th December 2011, 9:17 pm

It may be worth checking with your clinic/ps to see what they advise

by Chrissy1361 27th December 2011, 9:08 pm

Thanks girls spoke to ps today, he said not to worry I did the right thing. Going to see him Friday to get dressings off, will keep you posted xx

by peggysue 27th December 2011, 10:00 pm

yey I cant wait to get mine off. Hopefully tomorrow,I see the nurse in the morning xx

by Smallblue 27th December 2011, 10:02 pm

That's good Chrissy! I have to wait until the 5th for mine to come off. X

by peggysue 28th December 2011, 8:08 am

smallblue is it that long? I thought maybe they would take mine off today,sound likes I will just get them changed. Its amazing how good I feel today xxx

by Smallblue 28th December 2011, 8:31 am

Thats great PS! So glad you're getting better by the day. My appointment might only be later as my clinic closed for Xmas and NY. I'll be glad to get them off. Let us know how you get on. I've updated some pics on my picture trail. Sorry Chrissy to hijack! x

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