How long before shower?

temporarynicole
on 2/12/10 10:21 am
So...I didn't even think about this but now Im curious too - I will call and ask my surgeon Monday.

So for those who could NOT shower until drains come out - did you at least get to do a ***** bath (wet rag wipe down?)
Surgery Date 1-29-09
Surgery Weight
317
Lowest Weight 175
Current Weight 195
Surgeon Goal
180
Personal Goal
165

Total lost since surgery 142 pounds!!
Melissa M.
on 2/12/10 11:05 am - Seabrook, TX
I was able to shower about 3 days after my surgery with drains.
marianacc
on 2/12/10 1:47 pm - Mexico
after my brachio 1 week ago, i showered the next day after surgery, n it was a dr indication to shower and change bandages every day. i had my 1 week appoiment today n im healing great.
but every dr is diferent so ask your surgeron

Iam_with_the_Band
on 2/15/10 8:05 pm
Wow!  Looking at everyone's responses, I feel fortunate! 
I was able to shower the next day - as long as I wasn't dizzy.  The nurse got in the shower with me and I had a shower chair.  I felt like a new person.  I can't imagine waiting till my drains were out.  I lost my last drain at 14 days out.

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

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