Another Newb Question - Taking A Bath

[LuminousLife 145]

Good Morning Fellow Fat Fighters. Today I am 6 days post op and my question is....(drum roll for stupid question please).....can I take a bath yet instead of a shower. I think it would be easier to shave my legs if I was sitting. Bending is tough and I'm missing spots. My legs look like a 15 year old boys patchy first shave. My wounds were stitched internally and then sealed with surgical glue.

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

In my opinion I wouldn't have a bath yet. Can you just sit on the edge of the tub and shave; I sometimes do this. Ask your Doc but I think you should be more healed before soaking.

[Bronco0605 135]

I was supposed to wait til my two week appointment but i just kept my incisions above the Water. I felt so much better after having a bath. I know I am such a rebel!

[hopeliveshere 294]

my discharge papers from the hospital specifically stated that it was fine to shower but no bathing or swimming for 2 weeks.

[Arts137 1,811]

yeppers, showers only... hey skip shaving ( :-) )

[endless80 697]

I was told not to submerge the incisions for a month after surgery.

[notime 340]

Wait until your doctor clears you for baths. You don't want to risk infecting the incision sites. This is a small short term sacrifice for long term health.