Joy@boman 151 Posted October 27, 2016 With the laparoscopic and the hole for my tube drainage i have five holes in me. Is it ok to shower. Hole for tube is pretty open, but not bleeding. This is my 4th day Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted October 27, 2016 I was able to shower but I didn't have a drain. I do have 6 incisions though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thisisthenewme 358 Posted October 27, 2016 6 holes too, no drain. I was told I could shower when I got home. Did they not tell you when? I'd call. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joy@boman 151 Posted October 27, 2016 The paperwork said go ahead and shower but this drainage hole is really open Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purple hearts 4 Posted October 28, 2016 @@Joy@boman maybe you should contact your dr or the hospital you where you the surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butterflywarrior 241 Posted October 29, 2016 I had a drain, surgeon removed and said I could shower just recover it after. They gave me soft tape and large gauze They said just don't put any ointment, creams etc in it ...all incisions are glued except drain hole and he said to keep all wounds clean and dry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawnislas 74 Posted October 30, 2016 I was told the same as above except don't rub soap on your incisions. Instead wash your chest area and let the soap run down your body. You do this until the glue comes off ( on its own). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
