Re: Showering/washing face after surgery

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

I was alarmed about the fainting in the last post, particularly when

showering alone in the house for the first time. This can happen

after any surgery, so here is a tip. Get one of those plastic

stacking lawn chairs. The kind that are molded white or colored

smooth plastic and you can sometimes find 2 for $10. Make sure it

is sturdy. Most every drug and variety store have them. They

usually have holes in the seat to drain rain water. You get the

picture.

I put a hand towel on the seat to make it less slippery, and use it

like a shower chair. I use a hand held shower, but a regular head

used at less volume might work, or you can get those spigot type

devices that cost around $7. I keep shampoo, conditioner, soap and

cloth at arms length with one of those over-the-nozzle organizers. I

dry off most of my body while sitting before I stand up. When I am

done, I just wring the hand towel out and launder. I keep the chair

there until I know I am back to my normal strength. Maybe this will

help someone avoid fainting. That can be pretty scary and dangerous

too!

Fran

> >

> > I am just curious what everyone's experience was regarding

cleaning

> > up after surgery. How long afterwards were you finally able to

wash

> > your face- did it really hurt to touch it? How long before you

> could

> > enjoy a shower? I have topical prescription meds that I apply to

my

> > face that I am wondering how long I will have to forego them

(and

> > subsequently what kind of affect this surgery will have on my

> > delicately balanced complexion.) Thanks for everyone's input! -

katja