Got my dressings wet??

by dawnmids 15th July 2012, 10:52 am

In a panic :( Went in shower to wash my hair as cant cope i look like a freak, and my dressings have got wet and there is a bit of colour on them now from the incision i assume or its washed a bit of dried blood off, but what do i do? shall i take them off and put fresh ones on as i still have some from last BA or do i just dry them and leave :(

by Twinkle3 15th July 2012, 10:58 am

I don't know the answer but I think you should ring the nurse and ask her incase you don't get your answer quick enough xx

by dawnmids 15th July 2012, 11:01 am

just rang them she was a right cow about it, :( i am drying with a hairdryer and putting the new dressings over the old, she said not to take off, hope i dont get a infection now or the wound opens and then i wake up and my implants have fell out booo hooooooo x

by Princess_x 15th July 2012, 11:18 am

Were you told not to shower until you've seen the nurse at 7 days? You should be fine though x

by Twinkle3 15th July 2012, 11:25 am

So do I, it is easily done though I washed my face the day after with just my sports bra on and water trickled all down my bra I had to undo it and dry it quick it didn't get my dressings luckily. When I wash my hair I do it fully dressed with a towel wrapped round my shoulders and tied with a hair bobble so no water can accidently trickle down. Be really careful and wear a rain coat if you have to lol xx

by **COOKIE** 15th July 2012, 11:56 am

dawnmids wrote:just rang them she was a right cow about it, :( i am drying with a hairdryer and putting the new dressings over the old, she said not to take off, hope i dont get a infection now or the wound opens and then i wake up and my implants have fell out booo hooooooo x

Do make sure the wound is thoroughly dried babe, if it's damp it can become a breeding ground for bacteria to its important to make sure its bone dry.

The reason you're not to remove the dressing is that you could disturb any healing that is already happening and set yourself back Dawn, so don't disturb that lovely. Hopefully you get the all clear to shower in a couple of days anyway, but if not, it may be wise to book an appointment at the hairdressers just for a wash and blow to prevent this happening again sweetheart. xx

by dawnmids 15th July 2012, 2:14 pm

they wasnt soaked but some water did go that area when i raised my arms to rinse hair :( What are the signs for infections so i can watch out, really worried, the only pain i have is the incisions

by *Alice* 15th July 2012, 4:01 pm

Hopefully everything is fine hun, should your breast show signs of swelling (more so than you have already), feel hot to the touch, or you have any additional drainage then ring your nurse. x

by **COOKIE** 15th July 2012, 4:31 pm

dawnmids wrote:What are the signs for infections so i can watch out, really worried, the only pain i have is the incisions

The pain from your incision is normal this early post-op Dawn.

Just watch for any secretion that may start coming from the incisions, or if they start to smell. Watch for a rise in your temperature, a general feeling of being unwell along with other symptoms from your breasts, swelling, heat or excessive pain, if you suffer anything at all like that lovely, then do call your clinic. xx

by dawnmids 15th July 2012, 5:06 pm

i have the week appointment with the nurse 2moz so that is good, i dont have no swelling or pain at all since the operation, incisions do sting a bit but i keep having to move bra as rubs alot on there :) fingers crossed it will be ok xxx

by **COOKIE** 15th July 2012, 5:17 pm

You'll get your dressings changed/removed tomorrow then anyway Dawn after the nurse has done a wound check, so you should get some reassurance there tomorrow babe. :thumbs:

Have you tried using a panty liner/ sanitary towel against your incision, taped to your bra Dawn, I know it sounds mad but it really helps stop the irritation caused by the bra band against your incision hun. xx

by dawnmids 15th July 2012, 7:09 pm

i have a sanitary towel on at moment pretty funny, i think i need to buy more suitable one as i have always with wings on lol its not thick enough to make any difference at mo

by Pammie85 15th July 2012, 8:14 pm

pmsl at your panty liners with wings! Hysterical

good luck with your check up tomorrow huni xx

by **COOKIE** 15th July 2012, 11:10 pm

You gave your new boobies wings? Shocked

Hope you find something to give yourself a bit more comfort Dawn. xx

by 2nd time lucky 16th July 2012, 7:43 am

Let us know how you get on today Dawn.xx

by **COOKIE** 16th July 2012, 11:26 am

Hope all goes well today lovely :flowers: xx

by dawnmids 16th July 2012, 4:15 pm

went really well, she said she couldnt see no swelling and the scars are healing lovely and the reason one side does hurt slightly as other side i feel nothing is that side is bruised. she said i am all ok to shower now, but have to wear bra still for a few more weeks, why is it that we have to wear bras constant? not really thought why that is? i think my boobs look a good size so hope the wont shrink or Renato will be seeing me sooner than he thinks lol xxx

by **COOKIE** 16th July 2012, 4:38 pm

Sounds like you're healing really well Dawn.

We wear our bras to help the implant settle into position hun, the bra keeps the breast stable enabling the implant to adhere to the pocket. xx

by dawnmids 16th July 2012, 5:02 pm

so annoying want to air the scars for a bit :(

how long after can we fly as i want to go on holiday whoooo :o)

by dawnmids 16th July 2012, 7:06 pm

damn my incision area is itchy, i wana scratch so much

by mariaelaina 16th July 2012, 8:28 pm

dawnmids wrote:damn my incision area is itchy, i wana scratch so much

Resiiiiist! I'm just out of the other side of the itchiness. It seems unbearable now but it WILL go away!!

by Twinkle3 16th July 2012, 8:51 pm

Glad all is good mine were itchy last night it was a right pain going 2 sleep xx

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