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Can I get my foot wet?

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carol14843
carol14843

Stitches out last THURSDAY- now all bandages off just guaze cover.....has anyone else been told they can bathe the foot? I still have two pins in toes...

just a bit concerned as when I had other got I was bandaged untill the pins came out, maybe it's changed in four years...please reply 

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  • sukibear
    sukibear carol14843

    Posted

    Hi Carol

    I was told on Friday under no circumstances can I get the foot wet whilst there is a pin protruding out if my toe.

    Kind regards

    Sue

  • carol14843
    carol14843

    Posted

    Thanks x I just sponged my foot then and kept away from pins -thanks for the reply 😉
  • Mishe55
    Mishe55 carol14843

    Posted

    Hi Carol

    you need to keep completely away from the pins when cleaning your foot

    They go all the way to the bones so if an infection was introduced it can have devastating consequences and be very dificult to treat

    Be patient Carol,  they will be out soon enouth and once the wounds are well healed you can soak your foot and make sure that all the dead skin is gone

    • carol14843
      carol14843 Mishe55

      Posted

      Thanks, just confused with this second foot as with the first they kept it fully bandaged? 😳
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