Hot Tub Okay??

I am about six days postop and was wondering if it okay to go into a hot tub? Thanks Chris

I'm not sure if you had an open RNY, or laparascopic, but I would not recommend a hot tub this early....if you were to get some kind of infection it could be bad. I think it is too early, wait till your incision(s) heal and are closed good, then I would double check with your doctor.......Although a hot tub does sound wonderful.. Good luck! Kathryn

My surgeon told me to swimming or baths for 6 weeks. So, I would say no to the hot tub thing. Just because of what he told me. I hope that helps!

Let me clarify, no baths, but I do take showers. He doesn't want me "soaking".

My instructions were no bathing or swimming for at least 4 weeks and then only if approved by the doctor to do so. I would think that hot tubs would be in the same category.

I'm now 8 days postop and had to see my doctor and asked about the hot tub and he said it was okay for me to go in it, but i now have a yeast infection and have to wait until that clears, but otherwise would be okay Chris

I am 19 days post op (rny). I have been having baths since I came home from hospital no problem.I find them more soothing than standing in the shower but I was careful to keep my incision above the water line until the staples were removed. I would stick to regular baths for now though. The hot tub can wait another month or so. Good Luck, Colleen