showering - how long

[Dawnakers 40]

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

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

Thanks

[Chelly 364]

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.

[Writerjennifer 107]

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

Jennifer

[Mayaresearchmom 104]

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

[Dawnakers 40]

Thanks ALL for the info....

[Kelly827 9]

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!

[Cupcake 801]

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

Edited June 29, 2014 by Cupcake

[terry1118 1,274]

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

[pookybear 284]

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.

[pookybear 284]

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.

[MrsGloMartin 198]

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

[Marathongirl 106]

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.