Washing our Battle Wounds??

[Kimra]

Does anyone know when we can start washing our wounds after surgery with soap and water. I know the doctor told us to just let the soap run down in the beginning, but when can we wash em a lil better?? Also, mine feel really dry, did anyone put any cream on them at all?? I know weird questions, just curious!! Thanks!

[Guest sdejong]

I don't get my band until July so I don't have any answers but..... When were you able to take your first shower.... How many days after?

Shy

[Kimra]

I stayed the night at the OCC the day of my surgery and the very next day I showered!!! Felt AMAZING!

[Guest sdejong]

So good to hear.... I have been looking at shower caps that hospitals use to was patients hair. My hair gets so oily over night and I hate it. I can't even imagine traveling with it oily.... Yuk....

I am so excited for you.... To be already Banded....

Shy

[Kimra]

Thanks!!! I wish you all the best with your surgery!! Keep us all updated for sure!!!!!!

[Alana]

Hey Kimra,

I am 12 days post op and I am starting to wash a little more intently around the scar areas. Not directly on the scar itself, but the skin around it. Most of the glue they put on it has flaked off, but some is still persisting. I would just be gentle and try not to rub directly on the scar itself.

Once you get a little further out from surgery, I recommend doing some light friction work on the incisions to break up the scar tissue. I'm a massage therapist and I've worked with some surgery patients (mainly those who have had surgery on their breasts due to cancer) and it definitely helps break up that tissue. I even did it on myself when I got a horrible scar overseas and couldn't get stitches. My scar now is so smooth and tiny, you'd never know how bad it actually was when it happened. Just take 2 fingers and massage the area gently. I'd stay away from the port incision, though.

[Kimra]

Alana,

Thanks so much for the good info... I'm always so scared i'm gonna mess stuff up.... good info!

[caro]

Alana,

Thanks so much for the good info... I'm always so scared i'm gonna mess stuff up.... good info!

Hi Alana, I've been putting Neosporin on mine and they're doing great! I also washed with some of that Hibiclens, (Gently with my hands) when I showered right after surgery...looking good!

[Alana]

Sounds good, Caro! I also recommend adding a little Vitamin E oil - it works wonders for scars.