That is how I had mine washed too...leaning forward over the kitchen sink....not sure how else to do it and my Hubby washed it for me avoiding my incision.....
I've had 4 decompressions and am lucky enough to still live with my mom since we're financially dependent on one another =p so she helped me wash and brush my hair. We did it about every other day. For the first couple weeks I used baby shampoo and a leave in spray conditioner (Aussie) to help brush the knots out. I leaned over the kitchen sink because it was at the perfect height to not put any strain on my neck. It was heaven when I was able to go back to using my Head & Shoulders because I have awful dandruff lol. I never had any issues with my skin drying out or anything like that except for my usual dandruff and my mom was careful not to get the incision wet. The only itching I had was when the incision started to heal which is perfectly normal =]
I know it is not easy....hang in there <3
Oh yeah...that itch is not good as it is also the hair growing back in...skin drying out....sigh....but go as long as you can btwn shampoos....
My hubby did wash my hair for me for the first month ....and was able to avoid the incision as well....
Keep us posted on your progress.
Hi...If you wash your hair daily you will dry out the skin around the incision and it will pull on it causing it to open....so, use the most gentle shampoo you can and shampoo as little as possible...I did it once a week.....and it worked well for my thick shoulder length hair.....
I also used a large tooth comb which helped with tangles....and I too use conditioner....
Shampoos formulated for baby's is what I was told...and I would not follow your NS's advice as it may lead to the itching and pulling I mentioned above......from what I was told the NP and PA had the better info on hair washing and coloring....so, I did what they advised....and I still had the drying of skin and the pulling with some areas that did open and ooze....so, if you begin to have those issues you will know how to cut back and help correct it.