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Shower Help With The Drain Still In!

MrsM

By MrsM, in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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MrsM    31

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HI everyone! My doctor kept my drain in til tuesday next week...I need a shower but am soooo scared to get Water in it and it's so awkward! Does anyone have any tips on how to deal with it!? Thanks!

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Lissa    2,631

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I had a lanyard that I hung around my neck and fed the drain tube through. It helped tons when I was in the shower because it supported the drain so that I could use both hands to wash my hair and bathe. If you're concerned about Water getting into your incision, you might put a bandaid over the opening on your skin.

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MrsM    31

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Yes I am scared to death of Water getting in! It has a waterproof bandage on it currently but I can tell it has a gap on the bottom already....but I need to wash the funk off! lol

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Lissa    2,631

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Take a shower. Put another bandaid on if it makes you feel better, but I showered with mine for 8 days with no problems. I'm allergic to latex, so no bandaids on mine at all. I couldn't swim or tub bathe until all the incisions healed completely, but I was allowed to shower and wash my hair two days after surgery. :)

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delta_girl    931

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I wonder how many doctors are still using drains. The same for the horror stories about gas pain. I had neither.

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MrsM    31

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Well mine kept the drain in because my resting heart rate was so high when I was in the hospital...It's safer if there is ANY CHANCE there's a leak so he's just playing it safe. But it's a pain!!! I am def showering today though...today is my birthday and that's my present! haha

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MrsM    31

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I wonder how many doctors are still using drains. The same for the horror stories about gas pain. I had neither.

You had NO gas pain?! Wow I don't think I've heard this one before! Lucky you!

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MrsM    31

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Success! Thanks you guys! Used a piece of string and turned it into a lanyard and taped a bunch of plastic over the drain incision...water still got in but just to the waterproof bandage my doc put on on the outside so yay! I feel soooo much better!

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