Got to wash my hair today, Used the cup method. Tried calling the Doctors office because the instruction sheet says to massage lightly during shampoo, and in his office he said not to touch it. I didn't touch it just in case since I didn't ever get in touch with them. The pain is much better, woke up virtually pain free, and all day the only pain I am having is when the suture line gets bumped. Was outside all day, wearing the hat they gave me. Got a little itchy but it was manageable.