how soon after surgery can u take a bath instead of shower

[TylerAshton567 0]

I will be 2 wks post op this wed and would like to know how soon can u take a nice hot bath instead of a shower?

[USMC Wife 1]

My doctor said once my incisions were healed and scabs were gone. I am thinking of soaking this weekend!

I will be 2 wks post op this wed and would like to know how soon can u take a nice hot bath instead of a shower?

[CheckYes 46]

My doctor said six weeks. I was dying for a nice long soak.

[honk 780]

Not sure if it's the same thing but my doctor said I could go swimming at 2 weeks. And that was in a public pool and not my own bathtub.

[AlienBandit 10]

My doctor said once my incisions were healed a bath was ok.

However if you can find really good waterproof bandages, those works too

[HeatherinCA 10]

I think mine said a month. I'd say if your bandages are off it's probably ok.

[Acadia 20]

Once the wounds are 100% healed shut, no scabs, then you can take a bath, swim, etc.

[whobuddy711 1]

i did the Water proof bandaids. Opsite are great and can get them from a surgical supply store. I cut them up cos they are expensive. For the occasion bath it was worth it!

[mattie7632 24]

Well I soaked in the tub after a couple weeks and I think it was too soon. Once I started bathing my belly button got irritated inside and was obviously getting infected. It took the next 5 weeks to clear up so in hindsight, I would wait a whole month to soak unless you have your b-button Water proofed!

[Tami_819 17]

My doctor never told me one thing or another regarding baths. I waited until the sterile strips came off & then i just didn't soak too long. I think if you really need one, the waterproof bandages are a great idea. Hubby had to use them for his shoulder surgery in the shower....worked great.