Dry Shampoo?

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Permalink Reply by emilyP on September 15, 2011 at 4:56am

Hi there - I have used it before MVD - however I was able to wash my hair/head carefully over a basin a week post op and under the shower the day after staples were removed - no problem. Good luck.

Permalink Reply by Connie on September 16, 2011 at 3:00pm

Hi, I was able to use regular shampoo in the shower the 2nd day after my MVD  surgery. They just said to let the water run over the incision.  I was fine.  Connie

 

Permalink Reply by kg on November 14, 2011 at 11:01pm

A few days after surgery, they brought me som foam shampo and a pile of wet washcloths to get the worst of the dry blood and Betadine off. The night before discharge the night shift nurse spread some oinment around to soften the rest of the blood etc., I told her I was allergic to Neosporin and she replied there was none in the oinment, but you can see by my picture a nice red itchy rash, just what I needed! After discharge they said I could wash my hair in the shower as soon as I felt up to it, just dont scrub.  I didn't have any staples, just a running suture line that was dissolvable. kg

Permalink Reply by Sara B on November 19, 2011 at 1:58pm

Yes- its awsome. Treseme was the only one to be found. It works well, does make your hair a bit hard, but you smell fresh. Ill even spray it on myself, or around the house, if it feel dirty, or cant take out a smelly trash bag. (I have house help come every two weeks to do things I can't, for now, so this has helped.) Be carfeul, its a bit powdery, so white stuff gets on what you spray it on, but you can wipe it off  with a bit of water, and when you brush your hair, it comes off.

Permalink Reply by Sara B on November 19, 2011 at 2:00pm

The hospital also gave me a pump bottle of a foamy cleanser, which works for hair and body.  I've learned to ask for any products they have, and if they have ice cream or snacks.  Most hospital floors keep ice cream and/ or snacks and gingerale- but you have to ask for it.

 

Permalink Reply by raquel drumb on November 29, 2011 at 9:34am

How did the MVD go?  I was reading about how terrified you were so I am excited to see that you did it!

Permalink Reply by Sara B on November 29, 2011 at 10:13am

Hi ladies,
I'm a year post mvd and have a hair question still. The length where the incesion was is rediculous looking, compared to my now longer hair. It only shows random strands on that side if I put it up. I can't blow dry long all the time! Lol. This has been an issue since day one, and will be one until it evens out. I suppose Bobby pins are the best answer, while I don't want a ballerina bun. Too tight. Any other creative ideas?
We should have a ladies look group, tee hee. Atleast glasses dont hurt and headbands are possible for a while now!
How did your mvds go? I realized I didn't mention to use the terseness spray on all other areas, until you can shower normally. The foam the hospital gives is fine for the surgery steam, and you wouldn't be going out for a bit anyway. Thank you for the ideas and I hope all went well for you. Without side effects. Satan

Permalink Reply by raquel drumb on November 30, 2011 at 10:29am

I am not at that point yet!  I would probably be going with the headband stage.  Once I get to a certain point, I am going to cut my hair to a short cut and then just let it all grow out naturally. 

 

My MVD went OK.  I was pain free for about 3 months but needed to go back on tegretol yesterday.  My doc thinks it will be only for a week.  He thinks I may have some inflammation so once that goes away, I will be off meds.  I had extremely bad double vision but that is starting to level off.  It is not gone but I don't have to wear prism lenses anymore.

 

I am glad that the problem you have is about hair!  That certainly is an easy one to deal with.