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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?

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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.

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

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

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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!

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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!

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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.

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