when can I take a shower

[em1125 0]

A little confused. The medical interns who saw me in the hospital before I was discharged said that I could take a shower in a couple of days. My discharge papers said I can take a shower after I get home but keep the bandages dry. That would be almost impossible.

Please let me know how long after your surgery you were able to take a shower.

Thanks.

[Wheetsin 714]

I didn't have any restrictions and took a shower the next day. It would be best to call your surgeon and ask her/his advice if you're in doubt.

[barbara465 2]

I could take a shower right away. I had no restrictions on showers. I couldn't take baths or go in a swimming pool for 2 weeks. That was my only "water" restriction.

[Kat817 19]

I too was allowed to shower the following day, I was told to just let the Water run over the incisions, not to soap them or scrub them in any way. I was given a 6 weeks ban on tub baths,hot tubs, or swimming pools. I agree--ask your Dr. you will be amazed how much better you feel once you get in that shower!!!

Good Luck, and may you have a speedy uneventful recovery!

Kat

[sleepyjean 0]

I agree with the advice here - ask your doc. I was able to shower the next day, but I didn't have stitches or bandages, so it might've been different for me. Someone here told me to use an antibacterial body wash. I don't know if it makes a difference, but it never hurts to be careful!

[Justy 0]

I showered before I left the hospital the morning after my surgery. I just let the Water run over the bandages and let them air dry.

But, like others have said, check with your doc!

[*susan* 1,709]

I also was allowed to shower the day after I went home from the hospital. But, not to sound like an echo, I would see what your doctor wants you to do.

[DonnaB 3]

I showered in the hospital before I went home. They DID tell me not to submerge in a bathtub or pool. They said I could bathe or swim after my wounds completely healed over.

Call your doctor's office and ask them directly.

[ousooner 1]

Same as most posts here, took a shower the day I got home. I had no stitches or bandages so I don't know if that makes a difference. My doctor used skin glue and liquid bandage

[LittleBird 0]

I had glue - not bandages - showered the morning after surgery while still in the clinic.