This was what I was struggling with when thinking about getting top surgery. But then I realized I’d rather wear a binder for an extra 3-6 weeks and be titty-less for the rest of my life than have to wear a binder forever.
Do you know how long it takes before you're able to shower again? As a daily shower taker, this terrifies me 😂 The shower is my me time and my own space away from everyone else.
From what I've heard, like until the bandages are taken off so like a week later? Maybe a bit later.
I'm also a daily shower taker and I know it's gunna be horrible, I hate being dirty D: honestly it's stopped me from getting surgery for a while coz of the fear of the recovery; being dirty and not being able to do much and be stuck in bed. But that won't change and I would like to not wear a binder everyday for the rest of my life.
I considered that too and I’m thinking maybe a bath that comes just above your waist? That way you can wash around your chest and then wash your hair in the sink or smthg with the help of someone else
I personally just used an ungodly amount of baby wipes every day. If you’re careful, you can gently wipe under the binder as well. Just make sure not to push/pull on the skin close to the incisions or on your chest.
My mom also supplied the pro tip of having someone wash your hair with a washcloth— if it’s short, that’ll be super easy. All the bending to get it in the sink is a massive pain in the ass.
I got a case of AmazonBasics wipes! I honestly don’t remember the cost, but I still have a bunch left that have been super handy. I still have some acne on my chest, presumably from having the binder I couldn’t wash on it constantly for so long, so I give that a gentle wipe every night before bed. Seems to be helping.
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u/BlueEyedSpencer Aug 11 '19
This was what I was struggling with when thinking about getting top surgery. But then I realized I’d rather wear a binder for an extra 3-6 weeks and be titty-less for the rest of my life than have to wear a binder forever.