Just washed my own hair!

by bock 16th June 2009, 5:13 pm

felt DAMN good...not as good as my bath will feel when I can finally have one!!! :sad: Meeting the PS tomorrow so fingers crossed I'll be clean by tomorrow night wooooooooo!!!!!!!!

by dbs 16th June 2009, 5:32 pm

Oooo how many days post op are you now?

by em_stevo 16th June 2009, 5:36 pm

Its such a nice feeling isnt it, makes you feel a little more human, good luck for tomorrow hun, xx

by bock 16th June 2009, 5:38 pm

8 days! ive just been reading my info sheets n all, they do say i can wash as long as my wounds ar3en't in the water for too long...well if i'm in like an inch of water in the bath it wont touch any of my dressings...but i dunno how i'll be gettin in and out of the bath lol what do we think?? i feel ok! and ill use me legs to push out of the bath...hmmmmmmmmmmm

by dbs 16th June 2009, 5:42 pm

sounds a bit tricky unless theres someone to help you in and out I wouldnt bother incase you fall ass over tit!...I dont blame you for wanting to though i think ill find it tough not being able to have a proper Bath for a while as i love my baths.

by em_stevo 16th June 2009, 5:44 pm

I remember that i was told not to allow the bath water to get onto the dressings as it was dirty water (not that your dirty lol) but you know what i mean. I was told I was able to shower no probs but make sure you dry your dressings with the hair dryer on low heat if you get them wet. xxx

by bock 16th June 2009, 5:49 pm

ooonthats a good idea. im thinkin tomorrow ill use a flannel and soap on my "bits" before i let the surgeon check them but not get anything on my dressings and just babywipe the rest of me and just wait for him to definitely say it's ok to bathe. failing that I'm going to a premier inn with my OH thursday so he can help me if all goes "tits up"

by bock 16th June 2009, 5:52 pm

I'd also like to announce I've just put my own socks on..getting there!! haha

by MsTeews 16th June 2009, 6:00 pm

I had to flip over and get on my knees to get out of the bath so I didnt put any weight on my arms. I had these waterproof strips my PS gave me over my scars so I could bathe ok, all you have to do afterwards is just give them a blow over with a hairdryer. They are breathable ones too.

by cakey_baby 16th June 2009, 6:22 pm

Aw its lovely when you have a proper bath lol, i was the same as em only got showers then dried my incisions with a hairdryer.

x x

by rosannamay 16th June 2009, 7:12 pm

It's so nice washing your hair isn't it!!
I managed to wash mine over the bath 5 days post op but not actually sure how clean I got it and gave up on the hairdryer as it hurt too much. I now have a nice, curly, half-clean mop. very attractive.

I haven't been able to sit in the bath properly i've just sat in a shallow bath on my knees - too scared to sit down incase I can't get out again!

Still can't put my own socks on though - fair play!!
xxx

by Mizchief84 16th June 2009, 8:54 pm

Wooo congrats huni. The socks are also a fantastic achievement.
That first post op shower/bath feels amazing. I couldn't stop giggling with joy when I had my first shower.
Just make sure the scars are dried well and you'll be fine.

Jeni xx

by bock 16th June 2009, 8:55 pm

omg ill lay flat in the bath and they'll still poke out the water! instead of going flat haha ahhhh can't WAIT!!!

by Mizchief84 16th June 2009, 9:07 pm

Lmao...that's a very good point hun...I want to get a bath now Cheerleader

by Mia 17th June 2009, 12:33 am

AH!!! Congratulations...You are doing good!!! I would await your p.s. approval tommorrow ...you had a little more g.a. etc. and it can be very tiring....just thinking how you get in and out of the bath :evil:

The first proper bath/shower is heaven....makes the whole journey more managable....and yes ....the boobies stick out through the bubbles...ah! dreams come true..sometimes Flash