I'm only 5 days post op but I'm just curious. It's hard for me to bend over to wash my legs in the shower and it would be relaxing!
2007-08-06 04:51:44 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Don't just say ask your doctor. I know that. I want other peoples opinions. EXPERIENCED and knowledgeable answers, please.
2007-08-06 05:23:22 · update #1
You know what, you'll hate this but you NEED to ASK your DOCTOR!
You should not submerge your incisions (steri-strips or not) into any bath water until you are 150% sure your incisions are closed.
I was not able to take a bath for at least 12 weeks post op.
For your shower, take a chair and put it in the shower, let the water run over your breasts and not beat on them. Use soap and lather your hands real good then wash your breasts that way. Be sure to rinse and dry off well.
2007-08-06 08:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Showering After Breast Reduction
2017-01-09 19:19:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-25 01:42:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a good question for your doctor.
They were paid good money to perform the surgery. Do you REALLY want to take medical advice from a bunch of people on Yahoo answers?
2007-08-06 04:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by phirephoto 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your surgeon can field this question--and it should be directed to him or her. But in general, bathing is postponed until steri-strips (if any) fall off and sutures are removed.
Discharge instructions usually have information about bathing listed.
2007-08-06 04:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by noxcuses4me 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
without submering in the tub can i pass a damp rag on or around the breast
2014-08-05 16:00:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not submerge the incision lines in the water for at least 14 days, or until you are sure they are fully closed.
2007-08-06 04:54:53 · answer #7 · answered by David B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't quite know, but good for you, getting reduction surgery
2007-08-06 04:55:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋