I had a WLE on wednesday with sentinal node biopsy, drain in for one day and came home last night. I go back next Thursday to see consultant and hopefully results. However …it sounds stupid but I cannot remember what I was told about my dressing. I dont think that it will last until Thursday and want to wash under my affected arm. When can I remove the dressing? or should I wait till Monday and go to my local practice to have it redressed? Do I have to keep the affected area dry? I blame all the painkillers but just cant remember what I was told.
Hi!
I didn’t touch my dressings until I went back to see consultant and she removed them. Mine were waterproof ones and I was able to shower as long as I didn’t get them really wet. I wouldn’t wash under there yet in case you damage the stitches in some way.
Thanks Redders… Think I posted this under the wong section, have just found some more postings under surgery.
Lindalo,
I agree with Redders, wait until you go back. Mine were the splash proof ones too, acres of cling film!! My BCN said she expected me to be smelly!!
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