1. Community
  2. Bones, joints and muscles
  3. Hallux Valgus (Bunions)

Showering

Posted , 8 users are following.

Swampiesue
Swampiesue

Hi as some of you may have seen from another post I had my operation a week ago total. I just wondered how you are managing about showering. 

0 likes, 12 replies

12 Replies

  • irina52822
    irina52822 Swampiesue

    Posted

    Put plastic chair in the shower, protect your leg this plastic bag. Nice if somebody can help you. After2 weeks you can wash you leg, I didn't. Just  pour some salt water gently, I am on my 4 week, no pain, scar not scary anymore. Forget to mention- avoid soup on your leg, better just salt wafer. Good luck and be careful!
  • sue84239
    sue84239 Swampiesue

    Posted

    I only had baths as found it easier to prop my foot up on the side.  Even now I prefer baths as it is sore underfoot on the tile floor in the shower whereas soaking my foot is nice as long as water not too hot on sensitive scar.
  • jennifer70624
    jennifer70624 Swampiesue

    Posted

    Hi,

    I to find it easier to just stick my foot outside the tub. I feel it's safer just in case I slip. I have no weightberring so it's a lot easier if I can sit.

  • Swampiesue
    Swampiesue

    Posted

    My foot is on the wrong side to hang out of the bath. I think I will try the plastic bag method... 
    • carol94506
      carol94506 Swampiesue

      Posted

      Hi, I was warned off plastic bag by my consultant and even the special foot/leg cover you can buy.  He said that the pin could damage it and if my foot got wet it could get infected.  My husband helped me initially over the bath for my hair.  Then I got brave and sat on the edge of the bath one leg in and one leg out and used the shower like that leaning into the bath.  Not overly comfy but got better as I got braver!!!!  Better than not having a shower at all😊. We do have a shower cubicle too but difficult to put your leg outside of that.  Hope this helps.
    • sue84239
      sue84239 Swampiesue

      Posted

      Don't risk getting it wet as it can cause problems that you don't want.  I initially put a plastic bag around it on the edge of the bath just to be sure.  Be careful!

      good luck 

    • irina52822
      irina52822 Swampiesue

      Posted

      Mine too.So I put plastic bag and also a towel around,, just in case!
    • carol94506
      carol94506 irina52822

      Posted

      I did this too Irina the special cover and a towel over that and kept my foot away from the water. X
  • Swampiesue
    Swampiesue

    Posted

    My husband washed my hair over the bath in week one... Other than that I have been managing with good old fashion strip washes with a real sponge. I think I will do that for another week and then see what my consultant says. My dressing feels like it is getting looser by the day and I don't want to take any risks. Going to try another hair wash this afternoon. 😄 
  • Winter62
    Winter62 Swampiesue

    Posted

    I am seven  weeks post toe fusion & since day two I have showered and bathed every day with the help of a cast cover I got from Amazon for. Ten pounds. Never leaked once and has been a godsend. Good luck!
  • beth97413
    beth97413 Swampiesue

    Posted

    Hi,

    I had a bath chair I used and kept the other leg out of the water. We have a shower connected to the bath so I used that to shower myself with x

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.