Question... how long after bypass surgery can you shower?

I know each doctor is different, I am trying to get an estimate.

Thanks

I showered when I got home from the hospital and had to use anti bacterial soap for the first month.

I had to wash very carefully.

I was told it's ok to shower, but no baths or jacuzzi until after the incisions are completely healed.

Jennifer

Shower was ok 48 hours after surgery, no baths, swimming pools, or jacuzzi for 3 weeks post-op.

Thanks ALL for the info....

I showered the day after surgery. I was asked if I wanted to "wash up" and I told the nurse I would prefer to shower cause it would make me feel better. My incisions weren't draining so I was god to go!

They let me shower the next day and I have been showering every since.

Edited June 29, 201412 yr by Cupcake

I showered the third day, but they said no baths until the incisions were healed (completely closed).

I was told in the hospital I could shower but had to be careful not to scrub my incisions. I was afraid to do something wrong so I waited a few days.

I was told in the hospital I could shower but had to be careful not to scrub my incisions. I was afraid to do something wrong so I waited a few days.

I showered the day after surgery but no tub baths until week six when all incisions were completely closed.

I had to use antibacterial soap the morning before my surgery. But, I showered the very next day with my own body wash. My incisions were covered with some kind of glue, so I guess it wasn't a problem.