I’ve had a mastectomy on Thursday
I came home from hospital yesterday morning
I really need to have a proper wash ,
I’ve been using wipes but I don’t feel clean and my hairs in need for a good scrub ,
any ideas to help me get clean
I had a previna dressing/pump that I couldn't get wet but managed to wash my hair over the bath. We have a shower over the bath and I put it as low as possible and stood next to it rather than under and used that to wet/rinse myself below the breast (I kept my bra on). I then washed my arms/face etc over the sink, again with my bra on. I didn't do it every day as it was a bit of a faff but it worked and I felt ok.
Hi , thanks for replying yes that’s what I have the pumps moved into my drain bag now tho ,
I was going to sit in the bath and just use warm water and a cloth , hair wise I don’t know yet but really need it cleaning as I’ve got to go to clinic on Wednesday ,
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