Any reason why I wouldn't be able to take a dip in the hottub? I know when I was released from the hospital it was showers only but I'm 3 weeks post op, my stitched areas on my tummy are healed- I can go in right? Hopefully someone answers this quick cuz I really want to go in right now!

I'm still pre-op but another board said as long as the incisions are healed completely it's ok, especially if it's not a public pool or hot tub. personally i wouldn't risk it.

Please someone tell me it's ok... ?

I'm still pre-op but another board said as long as the incisions are healed completely it's ok, especially if it's not a public pool or hot tub. personally i wouldn't risk it.

even if it's your own personal hottub? What's the risk- incision infection?

My surgeon and NP said NO baths, hot tubs, or pools, for 6 weeks.

Mine said 3 weeks.....

Mine said no baths for 2 weeks. Each MD is different, I'd check with their office to be sure.

Dang. I really need a hottub session. I am soooo achy, a hottub soak would feel so great thanks for the input

Jnette

I asked my surgeon and he gave me the ok for the hot tub. He said as long as incisions are closed and healed.

Enjoy the bubbles!

Once the incision has healed you should be OK, but I went in a hot tub when I was about 4 weeks post-op and it made me a lot more lite headed than normal so be very careful, may be stay in less then normal and get out and see how you feel.

Good Luck!

I was told as soon as the scabs are completely gone. I can't wait, maybe one more week

I was told four weeks for pool or tub...

Just figured if follow up- I saw my surgeon today and he said yes to hottubs. He looked at my incision areas and said I'm fine for soaking. I am 4 weeks post op as of tomorrow.