Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 Damp dressings can breed bacteria and prevent proper healing. I had the same problem of the dressings and sports bras rubbing me raw so I removed them. I took the dressings off and cleaned the area with rubbing alcohol, then switched to wearing soft bralettes instead of the tight sports bras. I healed beautifully since I made that change. > I was wondering, i still have my dressings on and the doc told me to > blow dry them when i get out of the shower so they arnt so wet but i > have to get dressed and go to work and wear that damn sports bra which > is rubbing the bottom where the stiches are constantly. Anyway it > stays kinda damp all day and is very irritating, just wondering if > this could cause any problems though cause they have been hurting more > lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 It's not good that your dressings are staying damp all day . . . Suggestion . . . first, dry them out completely with a hair dryer . . . Then, when you shower, take a garbage bag that has a tie top. . . Cut the bag off so it's just long enough to cover your bandages, then wear it while you shower. You really do need to keep those dressings dry. Hugs, Rogene --- auw_bree <auw_bree@...> wrote: > I was wondering, i still have my dressings on and > the doc told me to > blow dry them when i get out of the shower so they > arnt so wet but i > have to get dressed and go to work and wear that > damn sports bra which > is rubbing the bottom where the stiches are > constantly. Anyway it > stays kinda damp all day and is very irritating, > just wondering if > this could cause any problems though cause they have > been hurting more > lately. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 --- I try to dry them as much as possible before i go to work. But it still seems to be damp. My sports bra is definitly not tight, so thats good. How would i clean it if everthing is covered. I even called the doc and they said i had to keep them on and on Aug 1st she will take em off but put more back on. They want them totally covered for like 3 weeks. I would love to take them off but they said i cant. So should i just damp some Hydrogen peroxide over the top of them you think. In , Rogene S <saxony01@y...> wrote: > It's not good that your dressings are staying damp all > day . . . Suggestion . . . first, dry them out > completely with a hair dryer . . . Then, when you > shower, take a garbage bag that has a tie top. . . Cut > the bag off so it's just long enough to cover your > bandages, then wear it while you shower. You really do > need to keep those dressings dry. > > Hugs, > > Rogene > > > > --- auw_bree <auw_bree@y...> wrote: > > > I was wondering, i still have my dressings on and > > the doc told me to > > blow dry them when i get out of the shower so they > > arnt so wet but i > > have to get dressed and go to work and wear that > > damn sports bra which > > is rubbing the bottom where the stiches are > > constantly. Anyway it > > stays kinda damp all day and is very irritating, > > just wondering if > > this could cause any problems though cause they have > > been hurting more > > lately. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 > So how long did your doc have you keep the dressings on? I just feel like i am in more pain the past few days, and i just started work again on monday, i guess just the increase in movement could do it. Damp dressings can breed bacteria and prevent proper healing. I had > the same problem of the dressings and sports bras rubbing me raw so I > removed them. I took the dressings off and cleaned the area with > rubbing alcohol, then switched to wearing soft bralettes instead of > the tight sports bras. I healed beautifully since I made that change. > > > > --- In , " auw_bree " <auw_bree@y...> wrote: > > I was wondering, i still have my dressings on and the doc told me to > > blow dry them when i get out of the shower so they arnt so wet but i > > have to get dressed and go to work and wear that damn sports bra > which > > is rubbing the bottom where the stiches are constantly. Anyway it > > stays kinda damp all day and is very irritating, just wondering if > > this could cause any problems though cause they have been hurting > more > > lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 HI I was wondering what suggestions the doctors office made? I would call them and tell them that the damp bandages are causing redness and irritation (even if they aren't actually). I know my doctor let me take mine off because the tape was bothering me so much. they wanted you to keep them on, but if you made it clear they were really bothering you, they weren't against taking them off. Also, I personally find hydrogen peroxide irritating to my skin. If I were to apply that to the damp bandages, for me, it would produce alot of irritation. If the dr. office doesn't have any good ideas and they still insist you keep them on, ask if you can't come in sooner to be rewrapped and also get extras so you can wash and dry them and rewrap yourself. Just some thoughts Hugs, kathy > If you use hydrogen peroxide without removing your > bandages, I'd suggest using a spray bottle and > spraying until the bandages are considerably damp (not > soaked). Let it soak for, say 15 minutes, then do > whatever it takes to completely dry yourself. If you > are in the southwest, just spending some time outdoors > would probably do the job. Where I am, the humidity is > so high it would only make matters worse! So you'll > have to figure that one out! A hair dryer may work! > > You really need to keep the area dry to prevent > chaffing and bacteria growth. A warm, dark, damp area > is conducive to bacterial growth. Not good! > > One article I read said that when surfaces are cleaned > with hydrogen peroxide, not only were they cleaned > better than with other products, but they stayed > sterile longer. > > Hugs, > > Rogene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2005 Report Share Posted July 27, 2005 I only had my exterior dressings on for one week. It took about two and a half weeks for the tape on the stitches to fall off. I felt so much better after I removed the dressing, but I was very careful to keep the area cleaned. > > > I was wondering, i still have my dressings on and the doc told > me to > > > blow dry them when i get out of the shower so they arnt so wet > but i > > > have to get dressed and go to work and wear that damn sports bra > > which > > > is rubbing the bottom where the stiches are constantly. Anyway > it > > > stays kinda damp all day and is very irritating, just wondering > if > > > this could cause any problems though cause they have been > hurting > > more > > > lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 --- Well thats not fair, i would love to take them off by now. I just worry because i am getting sharp shooting pains and the area that the drain tube came out it is pretty sore to the touch. I am also on my period but if this is just PMS breast pain i have never had it before in my life. In , " ktitko " <ktitko@y...> wrote: > I only had my exterior dressings on for one week. It took about two > and a half weeks for the tape on the stitches to fall off. I felt so > much better after I removed the dressing, but I was very careful to > keep the area cleaned. > > > > > > > > I was wondering, i still have my dressings on and the doc told > > me to > > > > blow dry them when i get out of the shower so they arnt so wet > > but i > > > > have to get dressed and go to work and wear that damn sports > bra > > > which > > > > is rubbing the bottom where the stiches are constantly. > Anyway > > it > > > > stays kinda damp all day and is very irritating, just > wondering > > if > > > > this could cause any problems though cause they have been > > hurting > > > more > > > > lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 try putting maxi pads unger your sports bra. tape side to the bra. this takes the pressure off of the inscions and also keeps them dryToni Frampton __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 ---hmmm that might help, ill try it. thanks In , Toni Frampton <toni_frampton@y...> wrote: > try putting maxi pads unger your sports bra. tape side to the bra. this takes the pressure off of the inscions and also keeps them dry > > > Toni Frampton > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2005 Report Share Posted July 28, 2005 Please do not use Peroxide !!! I had severe necrosis and my surgeon told me to use peroxide. It will dry out your skin but also prevent you from healing. Wounds need a very slight amount of moisture (Very little) to heal and peroxide prevents this. It took me over a year for my skin to grow back because of his advice. The best thing that I did was pick up a wound cleaner called " Carraklenz " at my pharmacy/dme supplier. It is a dermal wound cleaner that does not contain peroxide or alcohol. As I started to heal I placed sanitary napkins in my sports bra and changed them often as not to have to much moisture around the wound (bacteria !!!). Hope this helps !! Good Luck !! Dawn Marie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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