how do i wash my hair

I had a special seat/padded bench that went over the bath. The plaster was put in plastic bag and bit of masking tape at top. The thing you buy in chemist not comfortable, too tight at knee. The plastered leg was propped on nearby loo and wiht shower attachment on bath, it was highlight of the day to have a good wash or shampoo.

How often do you wash your hair? Not a daft/rude question. I once worked with a lady who washed hers every day. Assuming you want a shampoo once a week, why not treat yourself to a weekly visit to a hairdresser while you are "in recovery mode"? If getting to a salon is a problem there are mobile hairdressers who will come to you. Just an idea.

When I had my hip replacement I wasnt allowed to bend over for a while, I stood in the shower and leant over as far as I thought I should do and held onto the shower stool,it worked well but then I didnt have a cast on.
I hope you find a method that suits you.

You need a stool or chair that is high enough for you to sit at the sink and wash you hair there.

Please do not try just to stand holding on to the edge of the sink with one hand.

The risk of falling is too great, and washing your hair using only one hand is not likely to be easy, or give a very satisfactory result.

Otherwise the solution of sitting down in the shower on a bath stool is the obvious one if you have a walk-in shower.

Is there no possiblity of getting a friend to help?

I use a stool in my shower each time and it has been a Godsend post surgery. As others have said, it is easy to cover POP. The kitchen sink with a chair to sit on is another option.
I think I found my stool via Amazon and the legs can be shortened or lengthened which is useful.

PollyTickle

How about treating yourself to a weekly do at the hairdresser. Even if only for the shampoo at the backwash.

My first thought too. A wash and blow dry lifts the spirits too!

Dry shampoo

When I broke my shoulder, a couple of years ago my husband stepped up to help, as I could do very little for myself, we bought a seat for over the bath. If you don't have someone to help what about a mobile hairdresser once a week, or contact adult social care

Hi has someone who is recovering with broken ribs and fractured shoulder so I’m trying to do mine with one arm. I do mine with dry shampoo lol I’ve attempted to do with regular way with bad results or I had it done at hairdresser. I understand with you it’s your foot but you could sit on your loo with your head over the bath.

You can buy waterproof covers for a cast. Use with a plastic seat in shower. Hope it heals soon x

My solution was to wash my hair at the kitchen sink. I put a chair by the kitchen sink. Then stood on the "good" leg and rested the knee of the leg in plaster on the chair seat.

When I fractured my ankle and was in plaster I bought a waterproof cover which really worked- available on line. I used to manoeuvre myself into Bath by sitting on a stool by the side of it and sliding in only putting weight on good leg. I had a shower hose on the taps so could wash my hair in the bath. It does require a bit of upper body strength so maybe not possible if bit frail.

Hair

As recommended by other posters too!

It was a relief to be able to shower and wash my hsur

Yes, a shower stool and you can also buy a waterproof cover for the cast.
I was lent one, thankfully.

It was similar to the one in Katek's link

Link for Limbo
www.healthandcare.co.uk/limbo-waterproof-protectors.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItPedy-P_8wIVh5ftCh1JKApfEAAYASAAEgJ4NfD_BwE

I second the Drench shower caps - used them for a few days when I first broke my hip. You can also buy protective covers for your cast which will allow you to sit in the shower. They’re called Limbos and come in suitable sizes for all.

Thank you ladies you have given me so many useful ideas and I really appreciate it x

Good idea, Polly

How about treating yourself to a weekly do at the hairdresser. Even if only for the shampoo at the backwash.

Elegran

Drench no rinse shampoo caps are good. They are not dry shampoo, but water-based, and contain shampoo and conditioner. You can use them cold or warm them in the microwave. You put on the showercap and rub it for five minutes, then towel it dry if it needs it.. Amazon sell packs of 5 for £19.99. Not cheap, but they are easy to use and leave your hair clean and smelling nice.

I’d never heard of these so have looked them up, they do seem like a brilliant idea! I often use dry shampoo if my hair looks a bit greasy but these caps look better. I might pop into Boots and get one to keep in my hospital bag, along with everything else I think might be useful in hospital.

I packed a bag after some comments on here about emergency admissions for single people, I don’t want friends having to root through my drawers hunting for things! The only problem is I keep in thinking of more things to put in it and the bag is getting bigger and bigger, it’s now more like a weekend hold-all!

But it’s peace of mind, especially after I was diagnosed as having had a TIA a couple of months ago. I had no idea I’d had one but it brought to home how close I was to a stroke and possible hospital stay. My daughter now knows where my bag is kept.

Whatever method you choose be careful of your choice of shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
I'm currently suffering from an allergic reaction on my head and parts of my face from not rinsing properly.
At least I hope it's only that - seeing the doctor again tomorrow.

Why not leave it? After a few days it will start to look ok.

Try Cast protectors uk
Amazon
Boots
Hope this helps

You can buy a waterproof cover for your cast on line can’t remember the name of the company .but it works a treat in the bath or shower