For the first time in five months I actually took a full shower. Up until now I have been having to either sit in a few inches of water and use a wash cloth, or sit on a chair in the bathtub and use a wash cloth to clean. The problem has always been that the dressings that surround my nephrostomy tubes need to be kept dry and cannot get wet.
Today, Jamie wrapped me up like a mummy around my mid-section with Saran Wrap, covering up the dressings on both sides in a water tight seal. That finally allowed me to shower fully in the bathtub.
When I got out, the dressings were all good and dry. So thank God that I finally am able to shower properly.
It still wipes me out a bit, but that's to be expected. And I will limit the full showers to twice a week, and use the Adult Wipes in between.
Another small success on my Journey.
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