How long did it take to shower after surgery?

[Iwanttofitinmyweddingdress 31]

I am just curious if I am being problematic with showering, I still don't feel comfortable from the gas as it hurts.

[Redmaxx 740]

I couldn't shower for two days after surgery. That was due to the IV and catheter. Finally when I was cleared to be discharged the nurses removed the IV and catheter and I was able to shower.

[Joann454 1,329]

Two days for me as well. It wasn't easy but it felt great. I couldn't bend down to shave my legs for about five days.

[SouthJerseySleever 34]

I showered the morning after in the hospital. I was told before surgery to bring my own shower supplies because they expect you to shower the next morning.

I had no cath or anything.

I did have my husband help me. It reminded me of my first post-baby birthing shower. I was super sore, couldn't move freely, but I was able to get everything cleaned and dressed in my going home clothes.

[Joann454 1,329]

I showered the morning after in the hospital. I was told before surgery to bring my own shower supplies because they expect you to shower the next morning.
I had no cath or anything.
I did have my husband help me. It reminded me of my first post-baby birthing shower. I was super sore, couldn't move freely, but I was able to get everything cleaned and dressed in my going home clothes.

I wasn't even in the hospital 24 hrs. I'd read they have people shower but they just let me wash my face and brush my teeth.

[Iwanttofitinmyweddingdress 31]

Two days for me as well. It wasn't easy but it felt great. I couldn't bend down to shave my legs for about five days.

Ohh, I guess I will try to shower. I am on two pain pills because of how intense the gas pain is.
(I have a dent where I think the damaged fat deposit is . It hurts, like a muscle being stretched too much.

[Joann454 1,329]

Ouch! Take it easy then. That sounds painful.

[1poundatatime 174]

Your surgeon should have given you instructions stating when you're good to shower. I was allowed the day after surgery.

[AK_Bookworm 116]

I was allowed day 2 post op... I showered and the rebandaged my incisions before my flight home

[2ndSpring 350]

I was allowed the day after but was instructed to keep my back to the shower head for the first week. I think that was so that the Water didn't pressure wash the glue off.

[laney 172]

I was allowed the next day. Also keeping back to shower head

[Joann454 1,329]

Yeah, I forgot about the back to the shower head part. Already becoming a distant memory at only at 18 days out!

[mustanglauri 15]

Surgery monday, released tuesday, shower wednesday am...I couldn't wait to jump in..

[klingie84 91]

Showered as soon as I got home...I had staples so I was allowed to let Water hiy

[LeahF 36]

I showered the day after surgery in the hospital

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