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 Hello.  I'm a new member who received my pacemaker unexpectedly 6 days ago.  I have sutures that I know I can't get wet.  I don't see the specialist  until the 28th.  Have been taking sponge baths but not sure how to wash my hair.  Any suggestions? 

3 Comments

Temporary waterproof dressing

by atiras - 2019-02-19 07:26:50

I applied a showerproof dressing (http://www.smith-nephew.com/key-products/advanced-wound-management/allevyn/allevyn-gentle-border/) -- I happened to have them to hand anyway because of other recurring problems and the nurses at the device clinic told me it would be fine for short periods.

All wet

by AgentX86 - 2019-02-19 08:04:40

Perhaps you have something going on that your doctors  are particularly concerned about so I would ask before doing other than what I was told. However,  I was told not to shower for 48 hours and then keep from getting the spray directly on it for a month. Dry by patting, rather than rubbing. No bathing for six weeks. I'm now at 52 weeks and still no baths. ;-)

Thank you

by ClaireS - 2019-02-19 08:28:03

Thank you both so very much.  I pray you are both doing well. 

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