Ok... sponge bathing is getting old.. when can I get in the shower? the tub?

Would love to stand under the hot water..have been chilled alot since surgery.

~Chandra

I showered the day after surgery and every day since. Hop to it! Can't swim or immerse in a tub till the incisions close due to infection risk but showering has been allowed since day one.

I was showering the day after surgery too - could have showered the day of if I wanted to. I was told to be sure to use antibacterial soap on my incisions even while the tape was still on them and afterwards until they were healed.

I showered the day after surgery. Tub baths or any hot tub, swimming, etc, was not allowed until all incisions were well healed...about a month I think was what I was told.

Otherwise, you could get an infection in the incisions.

Hey shutterbug whats going on. I also showered after surgery. They told me no baths but could shower just dont scrub your incisions yet let the water run on them it will feel great.

Same here= showered right away- I spent 5 days in the hospital- so I didn't feel like showering till the 4th day...... then it felt sooooooooooo wonderful!!!

I was allowed to shower the day next to surgery as well but I did not scrub near my incisions. and I pat dry very good after showering. that is all.

Shower every day! Sponge baths, bah!

I am getting cold now too. I had not felt cold for about 10 years prior to this. Amazing.

Hot shower will feel soooo good, go for it.

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