Ok, I need your fab tips on how I can shower but keep the dressing dry
We tried cling film tonight and that kind of worked but wondered if someone had worked out a genius idea (apart from not showering)
Thanks xxxx
The dressing I had was showerproof, was told not too shower for very long, and it was fine
Mine too was shower proof and was fine for the two weeks it was on.
mine was also showerproof. I had a spare to take home with me
Perhaps you could get one from a chemist??
carol😄 X
Yes, mine was showerproof- I am sure that if you asked at the local pharmacy they should be able to get one for you. I was given a spare dressing, it is called 'Leukomed T Plus, transparent wound dressing with absorbant pad. you take off the see through top layer to reveal the sticky side, place the dressing on carefullu making sure there is a firm seal without any bubbles, then you take off the top layer to reveal the waterproof layer. Hope that makes sense. I have had 4 showers and its still in tact.
I showered from day 1 as had waterproof dressing. You need to get one with a 'film' in. Most have a gauze pad and a waterproof dressing. In hospital (I am a nurse) we use a plastic bin bag and Adhesive tape on the edges to cover non waterproof things. I changed it weekly and left it open from week 3 after the surgeon reviewed me.
Good luck in in your quest !!
I had like a clinging dressing but I didn't shower until I had the staples out
I haven't had my op Yet but thought opsite or something similar over Ur original dressing would be good enough to be waterproof. That's what I used after my last surgery 11 years ago. U can buy it in Ur local pharmacy
I haven't had my op Yet but thought opsite or something similar over Ur original dressing would be good enough to be waterproof. That's what I used after my last surgery 11 years ago. U can buy it in Ur local pharmacy
I took the no showering route of strip washes - had to as my shower is in the bath!
My husband covered my dressing with a 1 1/2 foot by 1 foot piece of doubled tin foil and then taped it down with parcel tape or something similar - Sellotape no good. The Inshowered with him passing me things through the door so ai didn't have to twist and stretch and I also tried to have the sorry goin on my other side. That worked - although aim glad the postman didn't come - he might have carried me off for delivery! All I needed was a first class stamp!!
!!!!!! The shower going not the sorry goin!!!!!!
Hi Sarah,
I also took the no-shower route until staples were removed as I was told ...
good tips here though !!!
I am sure they are helpul and you are clean as a whistle !!!
warm hug
renee
The staff at hospital gave me several to take home so I showered as normal, with my shower proof dressing and then changed it afterwards. I showered very other day from about day 6. They didn't shower me in hospital and I found hair washing in sink almost impossible so I was desperate !!
I was told no shower until staples out. So stripped washes until day 14, clips out then really enjoyed a lovely shower. X
Hi Sarah,
I was glued and had a shower proof dressing on and also brought spares home with me.
The first shower was lovely after the wet wipe washes!
Anna x
I go for op in two weeks and have been looking for "shower alternatives". I have bought a foam no water shampoo...tried it and it's ok. Also a liquid no water shampoo (yet to try). I have also bought some large wet wipe type things...not tried yet. Found these products on disability supply sites...its a whole new world! Also advertised as "festival"products.... I may not need any as I think my hospital uses the waterproof dressings and I have a walk in shower! ....... What an adventure!
what was the name of that stuff you used to keep dressing dry. Everything i try falls off in the shower