Hygiene after surgery

Hello. I know every hospital has its own rules so this is what I did but 2 days after surgery I showered and have showered every day. I used shower gel but very plain, unscented one. I have changed my deodorant to a natural one ie no aluminium. I like faith in nature and have been using that too. Like a few others, I did notice an odour post surgery not necessarily BO but my armpit felt sticky. My scars were just below my armpit one under the other - one is for lump and the other was for the sentinel node removal. As long as you don't saturate your wounds, I was advised to let shower spray on back and not soak wounds, then I think a shower and deo is up to you. 

Hi. I wasn't told not to use deodorant after my lumpectomy or mastectomy.  I used to have a shallow bath with my drain hanging over the side. I used a flannel and sensitive soap carefully avoiding my dressing.  Once the drain was out I was able to have a shower with a waterproof dressing on. Hope that helps.

Hi. I had same surgery as you on the 20th April. The advice was to have a shallow bath or a shower But not to use deoderant. I am very lucky in that I heal well. Within the 1st week I showered everyday and once it was completely healed I used roll on deoderant. I felt my underarm scar was sweaty but just made sure I thoroughly tried the skin and have had no problems

I was told to keep my wound dry fora week.  I used a soft microfibre face cloth to wipe around wound while sitting in bath.  My hairdresser washed my hair for me which made me feel so much fresher.  I rarely use shower gel as it irritates my skin.  I use this soap Dr Bronner's 946 ml Organic Lavender Castile Liquid Soap as it's so gentle.  Just a little  bit needed in bowel of water .  Deodorant I just didn't use on one side throughout radio therapy.  I found a small facecloth wet in bag freshened me up when needed but surprisingly my body adjusted quickly.