Question:
Can you shower with the staples in?

How soon can you take a shower with the staples in. I don't feel human unless I am showered and I know it will make me feel better. Can you take one in the hospital? Thanks!    — Kris T. (posted on August 16, 2001)

August 16, 2001
yes you can shower with the staples in.. they can get wet.. I showered the day after my surgery and yes it made me feel much better..I kep an antibitic on my staples until they were taken out for my own protection and recommmend it.. good luck
   — TERI S.

August 16, 2001
I did shower in the hospital and at home with the staples in. Now, granted, I didn't take a shower until day 3 when I really "woke up." They probably are not going to let you shower until they do the leak test and everything, but you can certainly ask. When I asked I had the feeling I could have done it earlier, but I was too busy sleeping!
   — ctyst

August 16, 2001
Hello- I took a shower as soon as I got home. I dont feel human until I have a shower also. I made sure that I didnt totally drench my staples, and tried not to get soap on them, and I did need my husband to stay close to the shower in case I fell or something. But no, it doesnt hurt to take a shower. Good Luck to you!
   — Valerie D.

August 16, 2001
Yes. I put a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in my shower and poured some over the stitches after my shower every day. It cleans out the germs and I never had any problems with the incision.
   — Cindy H.

August 16, 2001
I also took a shower day two at the hospital with my staples, But on Day 4 I did water aerobics with my staples, your incision closes very fast and is HELD closed with the staples. You can get them wet or whatever you feel like doing. If you have any doubts ask your Doctor.
   — Kathy H.

August 17, 2001
I HAD MY WIFE GET ME A SMALL MAKE UP BRUSH, AND USED ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP. I LATHERED UP LIKE I WAS GOING TO SHAVE BUT USED IT ON THE STAPLES. IT IS SOFT AND DOESN'T HURT THEM NO MATTER WHICH WAY YOU LATHER. I STARTED THIS 3 DAYS POST OP, AND HAD NO PROBLEMS.
   — T T.