Hottub 3 weeks after surgery?

[Jnette 9]

Any reason why I wouldn't be able to take a dip in the hottub? I know when I was released from the hospital it was showers only but I'm 3 weeks post op, my stitched areas on my tummy are healed- I can go in right? Hopefully someone answers this quick cuz I really want to go in right now!

[PRINCESSM 210]

I'm still pre-op but another board said as long as the incisions are healed completely it's ok, especially if it's not a public pool or hot tub. personally i wouldn't risk it.

[Jnette 9]

Please someone tell me it's ok... ?

[Jnette 9]

I'm still pre-op but another board said as long as the incisions are healed completely it's ok, especially if it's not a public pool or hot tub. personally i wouldn't risk it.

even if it's your own personal hottub? What's the risk- incision infection?

[browneyedgirl1981 32]

My surgeon and NP said NO baths, hot tubs, or pools, for 6 weeks.

[rome 156]

Mine said 3 weeks.....

[tlh908 2]

Mine said no baths for 2 weeks. Each MD is different, I'd check with their office to be sure.

[Jnette 9]

Dang. I really need a hottub session. I am soooo achy, a hottub soak would feel so great thanks for the input

[butterfly2014 128]

Jnette

I asked my surgeon and he gave me the ok for the hot tub. He said as long as incisions are closed and healed.

Enjoy the bubbles!

[Debi Amador 120]

Once the incision has healed you should be OK, but I went in a hot tub when I was about 4 weeks post-op and it made me a lot more lite headed than normal so be very careful, may be stay in less then normal and get out and see how you feel.

Good Luck!

[rodeomom969 39]

I was told as soon as the scabs are completely gone. I can't wait, maybe one more week

[DenaD 6]

I was told four weeks for pool or tub...

[Jnette 9]

Just figured if follow up- I saw my surgeon today and he said yes to hottubs. He looked at my incision areas and said I'm fine for soaking. I am 4 weeks post op as of tomorrow.