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by xokerryxo 13th March 2011, 2:03 pm

Hi Ladies,

Sorry for these questions, I think I know the answers, but just wanted to know how all you ladies coped!

So for the day of surgery...

** Did you wear deorderant?

** Did you manage to brush your teeth?

Already dreading the au natural aspect of travelling to the surgery let alone, being all clammy from nerves complete with morning breath and no cuppa!

Thanks

Kerry xx

by kittie 13th March 2011, 2:06 pm

I was told not to have anything on my skin, so no deodorant. I showered before I left for hospital but didn't use anything on my skin.

I did manage to brush my teeth, just be careful not to swallow.

There's no such thing as a silly question hun, we all wonder about these things.

by xokerryxo 13th March 2011, 2:07 pm

Thank you Kittie
xx

by misf1 13th March 2011, 2:52 pm

Yes no deoderant but was all fresh after a shower, I did brush my teeth, but made sure I didn't swallow and water.

by candycain 13th March 2011, 3:53 pm

I had to shower from head to toe with a surgical soap and was told no creams, conditioners or deoderant. I brushed my teeth but had to make sure not to swallow any water. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

by xokerryxo 13th March 2011, 3:57 pm

Thank you, ahhhh at least that's something I can do :)! Xx

by kimmy27 13th March 2011, 5:29 pm

hey huni i wondered all this before my ba as i wasnt told anything i wore a teeny tiny bit of deoderant and also brushed my teeth and like other ladies made sure not to swallow anything! xxx

by KIRSTY# 13th March 2011, 6:11 pm

This is good and I was wondering these things too. So thanks girls.
Another thing I was wondering is after b/a I know you cant get your scars wet and so cannot shower for a week, but is it ok 2 wash under armpits and put deodorant on? If so are you better off with roll on or spary? I wear both. Sorry if this is silly of me.lol. xx

by Peachy34 13th March 2011, 6:24 pm

I just put my deoderant on after I'd put my sports bra on and I used spray. I had shallow baths every day and I washed under my arms with a flannel so I dind't soak my incisions. If nothing else it makes you appreciate a shower or a good deep soak in the bath when you can have one xx

by KIRSTY# 13th March 2011, 6:33 pm

Good advice, thank you peachy. I bet it does make you appreciate it, I will be so happy when they say I can shower.lol. But its so worth it. xxx

by summer11 13th March 2011, 7:51 pm

never realised you couldn't put sprays on not sure if i did or not, the worst thing i did was on the journey down a drank a small bottle of coke and stopped at the services for a coffee, on the way to the car my hubby goes thought you weren't supposed to have a drink i was like sh*t i forgot. luckily i was third down so was ok tho lol xxxxxxxxx

by sampowell 13th March 2011, 8:11 pm

I seriously cant bear not having a shower after the op. When they told me i couldnt have one for at least 6 days I didnt know what to do! lol Anyhow im gonna wrap my boobs in clingfilm all the way round my body a couple of times ( IM SERIOUS). And im also the kinda person who needs to wash their hair everyday so im going to ask my daughters to do that while i lean over the sink. PROBABLY BE A NEAR DROWNING EXPERIENCE BUT AT LEAST I WILL HAVE FRESH HAIR!!

by xokerryxo 13th March 2011, 8:46 pm

Hehe i know what you mean! Def going to be a very unglamourous time! Xx

by belindavictoria 14th March 2011, 9:04 am

** Did you wear deorderant? Yes! I was told not to, but there is no way I cannot not wear deodorant even for an hour- I get far too stinky.

** Did you manage to brush your teeth? Yes! I wasn't told not to. I am a dentist and the amount you might swallow is neglible IMO.

B xo

by jellytot1 14th March 2011, 9:14 am

I managed to wash my hair by standing up in shower in bath, just sticking my head under the water while my husband held a towel round my boobs - I had my BA just 4 days before Xmas, so I had to find a way to look presentable. Also about drinking, I was allowed breakfast and cup of tea at 7 am and then allowed to drink sips of water until 11 am - with a check in time of 12.30 and op at 3 pm. But you need to check with your clinic.

by melloumaw 14th March 2011, 7:06 pm

you could use one of those toothbrush finger wipes you get in the pub toilets to freshen up honey,i used deodorant wipes after the op as soon as i got my pj's on
mel x

by Jaderowlands 24th March 2011, 11:47 pm

Wow this topic is so helpful. They're not sully questions. I'm gonna try stick to exactly what I can and can not do. I hope I succeed. The no shower will be extremely hard for me. Me thinks my mother will cone in handy to wash my hair. I suppose ill just have to do without my deodorant for a day :((( xxxx

by **COOKIE** 24th March 2011, 11:59 pm

I used hibiscrub, showered using it the night before and on the day of my surgery - No deodrant, perfumes, moisturisers or lotions.

I did brush my teeth.

Afterwards, I stuck to a roll on deodrant for a while, I found I had limited movement lifting my arms, so this was the easiest option for me (I'd also had my armpits waxed pre-BA so I didn't have to worry about shaving for a while)

I had no problem keeping myself clean, I just stuck to shallow baths, using a flannel to wash my upper body, avoiding my boobs.

I washed my hair with help from my daughter over the bath whilst I held onto my boobs.

Getting the all clear for a shower is the most wonderful feeling but I was never dirty during my recovery, you can have shallow baths to stay clean. xx

by Jaderowlands 25th March 2011, 12:07 am

Where can you get hibiscrub from please?? Xxx

by Jaderowlands 25th March 2011, 12:09 am

Oh also how long before surgery can you not drink or eat for pleasee??? Xxx

by **COOKIE** 25th March 2011, 12:15 am

You can buy Hibiscrub from Boots Chemist sweetness. xx

by Jaderowlands 25th March 2011, 12:17 am

Thank you huni xxx

by jay1983 25th March 2011, 8:00 am

I didn't have to be there till 11:00-11:30 so I was up early and had a shower. I dried and straightened my hair but it gets pulled into a cap for surgery. This was one of best things I did.

In terms od deo - I use tricolor (http://www.boots.com/en/Driclor-Solution-Roll-On-Applicator_22023/) the day before op and that stops you worrying about sweating.

I didn't wear creams or lotions but I did wear purfume.

Showering - I have a wlak in shower so just got in with my bra on and only washed from tummy button down! Lol. I then flanneled my tummy and arms and my Mum did my back. I did try having a bath but i could barely lift my arms and couldn't apply any weight to push my self out. Hence I nearly got stuck!

x

by jay1983 25th March 2011, 8:01 am

p.s. I used Hibiscrub before and also when I was flannel washing after on my back, arms and shoulders.

x

by Jaderowlands 25th March 2011, 10:42 am

Hi Jay, I was just wondering if you can use the hibiscrub on your face. I know you wouldn't need to for a BA but I'm getting a nose job too (sorry for mentioning this on this beloved BA forum) xxxx

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