3 weeks post op and hot springs?

[tztmama 0]

I am going to New Mexico and will be near a hot springs place. There are 2 pools, one is the arsenic pool, another is Iron, and the third is baking soda. They are pretty hot but not so much that you have to get in slowly like a hot bath. Think its ok for me to go it? I think I will definitely skip the arsenic but my wounds are doing fine and seem closed up okay.

[PamRN 0]

I would think, if wounds seem closed, a baking soda bath might be soothing, at three weeks wounds should be pretty sealed. If they aren't it's probably not a good idea, high risk for infection from a public bath... I'd skip the Iron, it could be irritating, and arsenic could really be bad if it gets into the blood stream. Your best bet would be to call your doc's office and have the nurse ask him and call you back with a recommendation. Hell he might approve any or all of them. Good Luck!

[Anwyn 0]

I was told in my post-op instructions to wait 6 weeks before any baths, hot tubs, etc. after every surgery I've ever had (including the lapband). Better safe than sorry - you don't want to risk an infection. Sorry - I know that's not what you want to hear!