Question:
how long before staples out and before you can take a shower

for those of you whove had dr hutcher in richmond va how long before you get staples out and did it hurt????? and how soon can you take a shower?    — Jackiis (posted on November 7, 2001)

November 7, 2001
I showered day two after surgery with the staples in - no problem. I kept a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in the shower for awhile and poured it over the incision and staples after my daily shower.
   — Cindy H.

November 7, 2001
I didn't have Dr. Hutcher. My doctor in Dallas had me in the shower before I left the hospital tho, she told me to let the warm water run over my incision, then after I towel dried I poured oxygen peroxide over it followed by neosporin ointment and a bandage of gauze. I didn't have 'staples', I had tapes. I don't know if this will help you or not, but thought I'd let you know. I know the more I showered, the quicker I healed.
   — [Anonymous]

November 7, 2001
I had Dr. Anes in Fairfax, Va. I also took a shower while I was still in the hospital. It was fine. The only thing I could not do was run a direct stream of water on my staples. Then it was pat dry, cover with soft (cottom like) gauze and put my binder on. I was told not to put anything on it until the staples came out 10 days later. I would still put the gauze on it just so the binder didn't rub it. I never had any trouble with my incision and it looks great. Nice, clean and smooth and I'm only at 11 weeks post-op. The pinkness is also fading away fairly quickly too.
   — Betty M.

November 7, 2001
I'm also in Richmond, but I switched to Dr. DeMaria at MCV for my lapRNY surgery. He allowed showering on the 2nd morning after surg. After each shower, hydrogen peroxide was put on the staples. I have had absolutely no problems, and I've lost over 70# in 12 weeks. Hope you have a great experience as well! Best wishes, DebbieC
   — Debbie C.