I have a question....need answer

Okay it stated in my paperwork no baths due to my wounds.....Well showers just arent cutting it anymore!!!  Could anyone please tell me how long they waited to take a nice long hot bath!!

Thanks
Melissa

i would give it at least 2 more weeks. soaking can make your insision site open up and that could cause some serious issues.

Ok well I guess it was wishful thinking....my garden tub is calling my name.... guess it is my worst temptation right now...thank goodness!

 LOL I KNOW WHAT YOU MEAN . JUMPED IN BATH AS SOON AS INCISIONS WHERE HEALED. I LOVE MY BATHS....KATHY

Well....all my wounds are scabbed and the butterflies are gone......Still pouting sorry everyone...

Give your surgeon's office a quick call and ask the nurse.  They will give you the right answer and you may find that it's all ok now.  I wish I had a better answer for you but I have found that the office nurse is great to return my calls and talk with me about any concern.

Good luck!

Another question is do you have well water? If so I would avoid a tub bath for sometime. There might be bad bacteria in the water that could ultimately cause an infection if there is a little open spot. That happened when I had an accident and had an open area on the top of my left foot. THey insisted that I let the water run over the wound and it got infected for the second time and I almost lost my foot. SO try to avoid it for as long as you can especially if you have well water. Michelle

My surgeon cleared me for swimming at three weeks. I think it depends on how well your incesions heal.  Mine seemed to heal really fast and really good.

Jeannie

You could always sit on the edge and soak your feet/legs.