Showering advice

by NurseSophie89 12th April 2010, 2:34 pm

Hey ladies, me again! lol! Got yet another question for all you post op ladies.

Im gunna have my 1st shower shortly and was wondering about using soap on my incisions.. am i allowed to do this.. do i clean them with soap or just water? Theres so much im unsure of! And do i just sorta pat them dry with a towel??

Thanks xx

by Loxxie 12th April 2010, 3:43 pm

Hiya Sophie Showering advice 855564

I think its one of those things that might depend on what surgeon you had...I was told not to use soap on my incisions but to let the water/soap run over them naturally as i shower+to dry.use a hair dryer on cold setting. Hope that helps+enjoy your shower! Showering advice 184153

by NurseSophie89 12th April 2010, 3:52 pm

Thank hun, thats exactly what i did! Felt so good being able 2 shower like a normal person! lol x

by misf1 12th April 2010, 5:48 pm

Yes I didn't use soap/gel direct on the inscisions but let it run over them. First shower it so nice. I stayed in it for ages lol. You do feel so nice and clean.

by Funkygirl 12th April 2010, 5:54 pm

I stood with my back to the shower head and let the water run over the incisions gently, as opposed to letting them get soaked.I then used my hairdryer on a cool setting to ensure they were completely dry. I didn't use soap directly on the incisions eirther.

OMG that very first shower is a-ma-zing, I didn't want to come out!

Enjoy! x x

by **COOKIE** 12th April 2010, 6:31 pm

You just can't describe how great that first shower is can you!!!! yahoo

I did as the other ladies have already posted Soph, just allowed the water to trickle over my incisions - Afterwards I used a hairdryer on a cool setting (Just gave the incisions a gentle blow with the hairdryer) to ensure they were thoroughly dry too before putting my bra back on xx

by Mistydinlv 12th April 2010, 9:10 pm

I was told to wash the incisions lightly with anti-bacterial soap and then apply Neosporin ointment after I got out of the shower.

by eastla 12th April 2010, 10:17 pm

Seriously how good is that first shower - I struggled between not wanting to get out and not wanting to soak my incisions too much !!

I did like the others ladies - had a good soaping then let the suds run down, I faced away from the shower most of the time and my nips were so sensitive it was a bit sore.

I also dry mine on a cool setting with the hairdryer before applying bio oil and getting dressed

xx

by juicylucyk 22nd April 2010, 11:24 am

Hey girlies,

On the subject of showering etc I've got a bit of a silly questions but I just don't know what to do!!!

I've been having a shower and not using any soap as I've been scared to get any in my scars. Then I've been getting out of the shower and washing my hair over the bath.

Do you think I can wash my hair in the shower and start using shower gel??? I'm so paranoid of getting anything in the incisions???

xxxxx

by NurseSophie89 22nd April 2010, 11:38 am

Hey hun, even tho i dont directly wash my wounds i have been washing my hair as normal! I just try and not let too much shampoo etc run over the front of me and make sure that i rinse my boobies well, letting the water run down over them. Hth!

Soph xxx

by Lynnie 22nd April 2010, 12:08 pm

Can I just add a little question to this? I've still got steri strips on my incisions. Had them changed the other day and the nurse gave me some spares. I had my first shower this morning and assumed I should remove the steri strips, have a shower and then put new ones on when I was completely dry. Is that right and anyone know how long I should keep the steri strips on? Thanks x

by juicylucyk 22nd April 2010, 12:45 pm

Thanks Soph that's a great help!!! Can finally wash my hair in the shower tonight yipppeeee lol!!!

Lynnie, I was the same as you but after I took mine off and had a shower, I didn't put my steri strips back on. I think they give them to you in case your sports bra rubs on the incision etc but my sports bra hasn't at all. If you can give your incision some air without the bra irritating then I'd deffo recommend not wearing the strips!

Hope that helps xxxxxxxxxxx

by Lynnie 22nd April 2010, 1:01 pm

That's great, thanks juicylucyk. It was so great washing my hair in the shower this morning so enjoy! I got into trouble with my OH for spending too long in there though :teehee:

xxx

by Grace 22nd April 2010, 3:04 pm

You girls are so lucky! I had my stitches out yesterday and I am not allowed a shower until SUNDAY!! I was gutted as I thought it was going to be yesterday and was really looking forward to it!
Lots of love
Grace
xxx

by emma4 22nd April 2010, 3:28 pm

Hi just wanted to add this for Lynnie,

Hi hun.... just to let u know i went for my stitches out the other day and they put a few steri-strips on me and said just wait till they fall off which will be when i shower, so i think you should be fine and not need to put more on :).

I had a bath not a shower the first time (just prefer bath) i was soooo afraid to get my boobies in the water and tried very hard not to get incisions wet.... cant wait till i have no need to worry :).

XX

by NurseSophie89 22nd April 2010, 4:28 pm

Speaking of steristrips I got mine out on on day 7 so almost 2weejs ago and was told to let them fall off in shower... They are STILL on! Should I pull
them off? I don't want to open up my wound if I do?? Heeeelp! Lol xx

by emma4 22nd April 2010, 5:45 pm

Good point Nursesophie.

After my bath tonight i was thinking same thing, if only hey..... just want them gone now.

X

by NurseSophie89 22nd April 2010, 7:01 pm

Had a little look in one of my nursey books there ladies and advice seems to be just to let steristrips fall off by themselves.. 10-14days seems to be the average time! Ripping them off before jepordises healing and skin integrity! The longer they are on the better for healing and wound closure! Showering advice 184153

xx

by emma4 22nd April 2010, 7:24 pm

Thankyou for that info Nursesophie :) will definatly keep those on
XX

by NurseSophie89 22nd April 2010, 8:09 pm

Mine just fell off in shower! hahahha! I stuck new ones on tho cause they looked like they needed it lol xx

by eastla 22nd April 2010, 8:13 pm

I was told to keep mine on until they fell off and wasn't given any to replace them.

I didn't have any rubbing on my scars from my sports bra so was all good. !! xx

by NurseSophie89 22nd April 2010, 8:20 pm

Lucky lady!! Im still wearing lovely 'Always' sani pads stuck 2 mine as im so scared of rubbing lol!! x

by eastla 22nd April 2010, 8:22 pm

I was so worried about this but found it to be fine - I had heard that sani pads were the way to go though !!

Maybe you could try a lower brand sports bra ? xx

by emma4 23rd April 2010, 8:57 am

LOL typical that :)
Off to the shower tonight i think haha, been having baths but dont get boobs wet cos bubbles i put in the bath, so change to showers over the next few days :)
XX

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