Bathing after surgery

[Photo925 100]

This is such a random question...but how long after surgery can you take a bath?? I've heard of people being able to swim about two weeks after, but Im wondering if the temp of the Water makes a bath a no no for awhile? I realize that different surgeons may have different opinions, but Im just curious because I love a nice long bath!!

[WhoKnows 288]

I was told four days after the stitches were out, but everyone gets different instructions.

[Snufflegus 80]

I was able to take a shower and remove bandages 3 days after leaving hospital. So 4 days post op. I was not to swim for 1 month.

[Photo925 100]

Just to clarify, I mean taking a bath...not a shower, but thank you for the input

[mi75 1,235]

i had surgical glue and a drain. was allowed to shower only right from the beginning. drain came out 1 wk post, i was instructed by surgeon NO swimming or baths for at least 6-8 wks after that, just to allow the drain hole to completely close.

[fccm04 39]

Just to clarify, I mean taking a bath...not a shower, but thank you for the input

I have 5 incisions with glue, no stitches, no drain and I was able to soak in the tub with Epson salt 5 days after surgery. And it was/is heaven!

[stacielynntate 88]

I have been told no baths or swimming till all incisions are fully healed. I'm a month out and still have one with a scab so still waiting.