Antimicobial Skin Cleaner

[GreenEyedMamma 5]

I started laughing at," a little evil bottle", I am sorry that happened to you. I think it might be wise if I do a test area to see for allergic reation. Im 2 months till surgery,so anything should heal if I rash out. If it doesn't work I could try the dial or the spray mentioned above. Thanks

My pre-op nurse said that even though the scrub is "recommended" for more than two days, she said I could just use it the day before and the day of surgery. Both of my parents are in healthcare and they said surgeons prescribe it as a precaution these days but it isn't necessary because they still scrub you down before surgery anyway. It will dry your skin out so if you have sensitive skin you may get a reaction.

[cutie pie 71]

this should have been a no brainer for ..i had 2 scheduled c-secions and was given hibiclens... so after read this thread searched for it on line and found it at walgreens for $9.99... link below for those of us going to Mexico....thanks

hibiclens at walgreens

[twoboysandagirl 109]

Good Question!!!

I forgot about this step completely. At pre-op I was given a bottle of soap (greenish blue bottle with brown liquid soap inside). I was given directions to wash the night before and the morning of surgery (just the stomach area). It was no big deal and I had no post surgery infections. I didnt have staples or stitches I had dermabond.

I am sure lots of pre-op ers are going to be glad you asked this question.

Good Luck on your journey!

[Indymom 132]

Before my husband had his vasectomy he was supposed to wash his 'area' with Dial for 2-3 days prior. None of my pre-op instructions say anything about prior cleansing but I still need to read through the packet completely.

[Rootman 1,101]

It was also recommended for me as well to get anti-bacterial soap and wash by belly with it for the few days pre-op. I really have a problem with this stuff as I think it PROMOTES the formation of antibacterial resistant bacteria. Basically you kill 99% of the bugs and the 1% that are left reproduce and inherit the ability of the resistance, and so the cycle goes. I also have to wonder what benefit this has since you typically wash the last time hours before surgery and then put on your relatively germy clothes and sit around a while getting sweaty and providing a good environment to reproduce MORE of the resistant bacteria. Just my 2 cents.