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How long do i have to wait until i can use my hot tub? My surgery (lap band) was 9/22. My steri strips are still on (i swear, they used super glue), and everything looks to be healing well. I just got the hot tub, and only was able to use it about a week before my surgery. I have arthritis, and I'm dying to get in there!

Any thoughts?

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Angel

I have heard two weeks. I also have a hot tub and I am three weeks out from surgery. I am going to play it safe and wait about a month or two. Unless you really keep your hot tub well santitized. My dr.s office says its the biggest breeding ground for germs and I don't want to take the risk!

Take a long hot shower and some aleve! I have artritis too!

Good Luck

susan

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I agree. Ask your doctor.

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My Dr told me to wait 1 month to be sure all was healed. I do Water aerobics though, maybe if it is a personal hot tub, not as long.

jazie

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