IrishGermanRN 151 Posted January 25, 2016 When were you told you could take a bath or get in a jacuzzi? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimntrimshel 18 Posted January 25, 2016 Ooh, good question. Haven't asked my dr. that one. Will ask on next visit, waiting for answers here as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acherishedbear 28 Posted January 25, 2016 I was told about 4 weeks out. After the incisions are healed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A New KK 104 Posted January 25, 2016 It is not quite the same but I was given clearance to use the outdoor (public) pool at 2 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted January 25, 2016 I was cleared for the pool or immersion in Water when my incisions healed after about four weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkinOnMe 596 Posted January 25, 2016 3-4 weeks (after incisions fully healed) for baths and swimming. 6 weeks for hot tubs & jucuzzis due to high heat could make you woozy while you adjust to your new weight/body. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285 Posted January 25, 2016 Bath is once all the wounds have healed. Jacuzzi I wanted a while - maybe 3 months since the chemicals aer strong and might still get into the wounds. Just to be safe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PayItForward 207 Posted January 25, 2016 8 weeks post-op before swimming or hot tub. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTink2LilTink 723 Posted January 25, 2016 I was told anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. Giving time for incisions to heal properly. I also had the surgical glue on my wounds instead of staples to reduce scaring. So for the few weeks I had to take showers and put tape and plastic over the wounds to not get them wet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IrishGermanRN 151 Posted January 26, 2016 Thanks for the quick responses. I'm dying to get into my jacuzzi tub with these cold nights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cookarue 233 Posted January 26, 2016 I'm so jealous you've got a Jacuzzi to look forward to!!! That would be heavenly. When I take a bath my tummy and chest are exposed, so I can't get that full immersion. Hopefully after a few months I'll be able to sink my skinny body in my bath. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTink2LilTink 723 Posted January 26, 2016 You know its been a year for me and I have yet to actually sit in a normal tub and just take a bath. I use to hate not being able to submerge in the Water without it either A., overflowing out of the tub onto the floor, or B. when I got to big to even fit in a tub. I may try it one day just to see how it feel now almost 336lbs lighter than I was 17/18 months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amh13 2 Posted January 27, 2016 My instructions were no soaking of incisions for atleast six weeks ???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
