When is it safe to change / remove bra post op? Started by: Sarahx

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  • Sarahx 16
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    March 2, 2016 at 6:23 pm
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    #901387

    Hi girls,
    Had my op on Monday and I still haven’t had a good wet wipe on my armpits since – sorry gross ha should I just keep the same bra on til I see the nurse in a week or change it? Just don’t want to risk any infections !!! Xx

    Xx..A..xX 81
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    March 2, 2016 at 6:33 pm
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    #901393

    You’re meant to wash your bra everyday chick, that’s why I was advised to get more than one! I also had a separate bra that I just used for bathing and wore that when I was having a bath so I didn’t get my dressings wet xx

    Sarahx 16
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    March 2, 2016 at 6:40 pm
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    Aw godddd… So just keep the bra on while washing and then change to a clean one? In so much pain I have hardly washed yet !! I’m guessing u just keep the band on throughout? They weren’t really clear on this in the hospital xx

    Xx..A..xX 81
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    March 2, 2016 at 7:18 pm
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    Ought no, bless you! Did you have unders, they’re meant to be more painful than overs! Yeah, that’s what I did anyway! Not too sure about the band though chick as I didn’t have one! Hopefully someone will answer you on that one xx

    Xx..A..xX 81
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    March 2, 2016 at 7:18 pm
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    #901416

    That’s meant to say ohhhh** ?? xx

    Ellie 279
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    March 2, 2016 at 7:21 pm
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    i had unders with the band. i kept it on the first week i only loosened it a bit and had to take it off to change bras quickly. i kept it on as i had a shallow bath but then once i was allowed to take showers at 1 week post op i took it off to shower xx

    Beverley 74
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    March 3, 2016 at 1:39 pm
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    Yes , you only take the band off when your having a shower or changing bras . I’ve had my band on for just over two weeks now and I’m getting use to it , but it will be utter blish when I get to take it off for good in less than two weeks … My nurse recommend changing bras on a daily basis, because it will help to keep the incision clean , hence it will stop it from getting infected .

    Kate 9
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    March 3, 2016 at 3:38 pm
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    #901713

    Sarah did you have dr fuimara on Monday? I wasn’t told about changing bra either. A nurse phoned me last night to see how I was and she said to change today. I’m also dying for a proper pit clean ? x

    Sarahx 16
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    March 3, 2016 at 3:45 pm
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    Hi @kate ! Yes I did, she came in to check me but no one really ran through like cleanliness with me.. Only the tablets so I’m a bit petrified of Doing much! Still haven’t had a shallow bath as I’m scared il get stuck in there or slip so I’m wet wiping and flannelling in sink! I took everything off this morning to have a proper flannel wash and a breather cz it’s so incomfy it’s actually marking my skin! I’ve changed my bra over once onto my other Macom so think I’m gunna wear a new one every 2 days? Xx

    Sarahx 16
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    March 3, 2016 at 3:47 pm
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    How’s the pain with you? Mines getting fractionally better each day but still really achy and twinge when I move sometimes x

    Temi 29
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    March 3, 2016 at 4:07 pm
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    #901723

    I kept my band and post op bra on for thr first week, until i met with the nurse. I think with unders, thats what youre suppsoed to do.

    Sarahx 16
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    March 3, 2016 at 5:09 pm
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    #901751

    So annoying that I can’t upload any pics!!

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