About to take 1st shower
After I pat dry I have to put new bandages back on and wear the sport bra for another couple of weeks. Unfortunately the sports bra is stained under the arms & around the straps from antiseptic (blue & orange) and doesn't smell great. Oh well, it will still feel better than a sponge bath.
Anxiously awaiting, Char
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A shower's a lovely thing
You probably have enjoyed your shower by now -- didn't it feel great?! Honestly, my first shower after surgery was a cross between bliss and almost fainting from the sight of myself. I'm glad to hear you were not afraid. Do you have surgical glue on you? It took several showers before I got it all removed.0 -
Showercamsgram said:Hi Char glad you got to
Hi Char glad you got to shower! I took a large string and tied it around my neck and then pinned the drain tubes it it with safty pins. It worked really well for showering. Good luck with your speedy recovery! Kathie
Wow... A shower: I remember how great it was... once I was allowed to take a shower. I actually could not take a shower until all my drains were out. I remember going to SuperCuts for them to help me wash my hair. We appreciate the simple things.0 -
Drains
Drains were taken out on Tuesday. I didn't end up taking my shower yesterday because it had gotten late after we had dinner. So, today is the day. I'm thinking no matter what it will feel great. The only downer is that my surgeon wants me to wear the compression bra for a couple more weeks and it's just so disgusting!
Char0 -
Char: Be care with those drain .. they HURT big timecahjah75 said:Drains
Drains were taken out on Tuesday. I didn't end up taking my shower yesterday because it had gotten late after we had dinner. So, today is the day. I'm thinking no matter what it will feel great. The only downer is that my surgeon wants me to wear the compression bra for a couple more weeks and it's just so disgusting!
Char
if they hang loosely .. while you're showering! I placed my drains in my soap dish and showered very slowly. 1 of my tubes - fell, and I screamed in pain. It was the last time that happened.
Also I did away with the compression bra for a few hours .. by using large safety pin's and attaching my drains to the inside of my blouse.
I grossed out when measuring the fluid from my tubes .. I did get better.
Good Luck .. and Enjoy your shower.
Vicki Sam0 -
You will feel so much bettercamsgram said:Hi Char glad you got to
Hi Char glad you got to shower! I took a large string and tied it around my neck and then pinned the drain tubes it it with safty pins. It worked really well for showering. Good luck with your speedy recovery! Kathie
You will feel so much better after you shower Char. Good luck with your recovery!0 -
HiSally5 said:Shower
Wow... A shower: I remember how great it was... once I was allowed to take a shower. I actually could not take a shower until all my drains were out. I remember going to SuperCuts for them to help me wash my hair. We appreciate the simple things.
Thanks for the info to this group...When I saw the Super Cuts I knew it was the right Sally...You've been a big help..take care and have a great 4th...0 -
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh----VickiSam said:Char: Be care with those drain .. they HURT big time
if they hang loosely .. while you're showering! I placed my drains in my soap dish and showered very slowly. 1 of my tubes - fell, and I screamed in pain. It was the last time that happened.
Also I did away with the compression bra for a few hours .. by using large safety pin's and attaching my drains to the inside of my blouse.
I grossed out when measuring the fluid from my tubes .. I did get better.
Good Luck .. and Enjoy your shower.
Vicki Sam
that first shower!! Isn't it funny how we all remember that first one after our surgeries??! I guess that's our first step getting back to normal. My hubby helped with my first one, too, as I had my tubes. Once in, I chased him out. I stayed in the shower sooooooooooooo long, he kept popping his head into the bathroom going, "You done yet?". I'd simple say no, and off he'd go, giggling harder than I was...
Hope by now you've had your shower, Char, and you feel so much better!
Happy 4th of July, everyone!
Jennifer0 -
That's liberating!
It's one step towards reclaiming some normalcy and independence. I never thought I would be so darn excited over taking a shower, even though I had 4 tubes sticking out of me. Not taking a shower after 4 days feels so gross!
It's just one of the many things I took for granted.
Also, I'm a stomach sleeper so sleeping on my back was not comfortable for me. The day I finally got to turn over and sleep on my stomach was a very happy day!!
Prayers & blessings to you.
Sylvia0 -
Hellosea60 said:That's liberating!
It's one step towards reclaiming some normalcy and independence. I never thought I would be so darn excited over taking a shower, even though I had 4 tubes sticking out of me. Not taking a shower after 4 days feels so gross!
It's just one of the many things I took for granted.
Also, I'm a stomach sleeper so sleeping on my back was not comfortable for me. The day I finally got to turn over and sleep on my stomach was a very happy day!!
Prayers & blessings to you.
Sylvia
Hope your shower was great..... Yes, it helps you feel normal again.
Take care
Hi Conpal
Glad to see you here ....
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Glad you got your firstcamsgram said:Hi Char glad you got to
Hi Char glad you got to shower! I took a large string and tied it around my neck and then pinned the drain tubes it it with safty pins. It worked really well for showering. Good luck with your speedy recovery! Kathie
Glad you got your first shower too! I know it felt so good to you!
Wishing you a speedy recovery!0
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