Most, if not all of us are being asked to shower with an antibacterial soap the night before surgery. I went to CVS yesterday and couldn't find any. The clerk pointed me in the direction of regular bath and body soaps. I saw that Dial soap is antibacterial however it also has lotion in it.

Where did you get your soap? what brand?

I didn't think Dial would be ok because of the lotion...they usually want the skin free of any moisturizers so they can stick stuff on you

Thanks in advance

I just used an antibacterial hand soap

I used Hibiclens as per my pre-surgery orders. I got mine from CVS but I remember the clerk being kind of clueless and having to do some research as to where to find it in the store.

I was told to use Hibiclens from the neck down and to gargle with Listerine.

I was told to use Hibiclens from the neck down and to gargle with Listerine.

Gargle with Listerine...never been told that before any surgery...and I've had SEVERAL...but that makes sense!

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The night before and the morning of.

I was bad regarding this - I just followed my normal routine except I did not put coconut oil on my belly. I hope you find something you like!

Hibiclens this time, but for previous surgeries I have been told to use Phisoderm.

Awesome thanks guys! I just ran out to another CVS and found the Hibiclens.

Hibiclens from Amazon and a mouth wash they gave me.

Not a preop recommendation out here in CA that I'm aware of.

Not a requirement in Chicago IL either, at least not my hospital, though I get it!

They made us scrub down during the pre-op check in though with something they provided us with (left me sticky..yuck).

I always find the differences place to place so interesting.

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What is the reason for Listerine?

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Maybe has something to do with the tube they stick down your throat. I wasn't advised to use mouthwash either.

What is the reason for Listerine?


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Not a preop recommendation out here in CA that I'm aware of.

I didn't get those instructions either but I'm going to do it anyway.

My hospital said Dial was good - not all Dial soaps have lotion. Look for the blue bottle