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[dameacogrl]

Good morning everyone. I had my breast augmentation yesterday and it wentwell from what i understood from the doctor. he did an under incision and gave me 400cc implants. I've been wearing the bandage and ice packs. I feel sore but now what i thought i would fee. I will probably start taking the meds only when needed.

i do have 2 questions:
1. Can i take a bath? because he told me not to take the bandage off till i see him on monday
2. how long will they hard as a rock

Thanks

[Jess]

Originally Posted by dameacogrl

Good morning everyone. I had my breast augmentation yesterday and it wentwell from what i understood from the doctor. he did an under incision and gave me 400cc implants. I've been wearing the bandage and ice packs. I feel sore but now what i thought i would fee. I will probably start taking the meds only when needed.

i do have 2 questions:
1. Can i take a bath? because he told me not to take the bandage off till i see him on monday
2. how long will they hard as a rock

Thanks

Congrats!!!

If he told you not to take the bandage off then I would say no to the bath until you see him, or call his office and ask if your not sure, maybe get in but dont get the bandage wet?. I had to wait 3 days before I could shower.

[dameacogrl]

wow that would be 5 days with no bath...eeeek. i'm going to call the doctors office.

thanks for the info

[Jess]

Originally Posted by dameacogrl

wow that would be 5 days with no bath...eeeek. i'm going to call the doctors office.

thanks for the info

Yeah, I'd call his office and ask. I had to call my PS the night of my surgery at 10 pm and then called back and talked to his nurse like 3 days later, lol.

I'd say they'd let you bathe as long as the bandage doesn't get wet, but it's best to check with them first.

[britmichelle]

sounds like it went well!!!

im guessing you should be able to have a shallow bath and keep the bandage dry so just wash round the area. but best to ring the surgeon and make sure.

i had to go 10 days without a shower!!!!

[june5]

Congradulations on your breast augmentation yesterday. Sounds like you are doing well. Good luck!

[Ivy]

Congratulations on your breast augmentation!

You aren't going to want to expose your incisions to bath water, it's too easy to risk an infection that way. I would suggest sponge baths or you can call the office and see if it would be ok for you to take a shower.

They will be high and hard for quite a while. Theres no real answer as everyone is different.

[Debb]

Congratulations on your breast augmentation! I'm glad everything went well. I would check with PS just to be sure but I was able to take a shallow tub bath 1 day PO. (hubby had to help me out of the tub) I also leaned over the tub and had my hubby wash my hair. I wasn't allowed to take an actual shower for about 10 days. (til stiches came out)

[Reese1970]

My PS says no bath or spa where you're submersed in water for 6 weeks. But, I was able to take a shower after my 3-day post-op appointment. I still have my stitches in...they won't be taken out for a couple more weeks.

[dameacogrl]

Thnk you all for your responses. I spoked with my ps today and he said I couldn't take a shower until I see him on Monday (Sept 25) and I can't take off the leggings until then either, nor my bra or strap they have around me..So i guess i'll be taking bird baths....lol..

I can't wait to see them on Monday..I'm so excited

[BelindaK]

New to forum. I hope to be scheduled for breast augmentation end of October. Can anyone share how long surgery took.

BTW. Congrats, I hope love your new look and heal fast..

[Ina]

One helpful tip: Baby towels. It's easy enough to clean with those without getting anything wet!

[Nanny66]

Originally Posted by BelindaK

New to forum. I hope to be scheduled for breast augmentation end of October. Can anyone share how long surgery took.

BTW. Congrats, I hope love your new look and heal fast..

hi belinda - my surgery took between 45 mins and an hour, but im guessing my man counted that as time in recovery too x

[BelindaK]

Originally Posted by anne39

hi belinda - my surgery took between 45 mins and an hour, but im guessing my man counted that as time in recovery too x

I wish I could have it done tomorrow, I've wanted to do this for 4 years now. My soon to be ex-husband forbid it. Now that I'm a single mom - I have found time to take care of me. The earliest consult appt I could get was Oct. 16.

[Nanny66]

Originally Posted by BelindaK

I wish I could have it done tomorrow, I've wanted to do this for 4 years now. My soon to be ex-husband forbid it. Now that I'm a single mom - I have found time to take care of me. The earliest consult appt I could get was Oct. 16.

well, thats one (or 2)in the eye for the nasty man isnt it ? glad you;re finding there's life after divorce !

[Admin]

Congratulations on your surgery! Glad to hear you're having a pretty easy recovery.

I wouldn't take a bath anytime soon. Soaking the incisions (or even getting "dirty" bath water on them) can introduce infection. Consult with your ps about when you can bathe.

As for them feeling hard - it's hard to say how long they'll feel that way. Once your muscles loosen up some, they'll soften. It'll happen gradually though. Have patience....you'll get there!!

[LittlebitaHollywood]

My surgeon told me no showering until he sees me for my first post op which isn't until next week. YUCK! How am I going to wash my hair? LOL

Kat

[tracy5360]

Mine said I could if I could get into the tub and he smiles! OMG!!! I kind of fell in and I My hubby almost couldnt get me out!!!! Its funny now, He was joking he was going to call the fire dept!!!