How soon after surgery can we shower?

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I showered the morning after surgery at the hospital. They capped my IV, and I even shampooed, blew my hair dry and styled it.

They caution you not to bathe until your incisions heal...but showering is ok right away.

I was told not to get my incisions wet but the sterile strips already came off and I replaced them with bandaids so Since I still have them cover should I be Okay?

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I could shower 48 hours after. Bathing is a bit longer.

Yepper, keep them covered and you're ok. If the bandaids get wet through...make sure to pat your incisions dry and switch to clean dry bandaids.

Like creekimp13 said, I showered the following morning. I found the heat soothing when I was working out the gas. I stuck with showering and waited for a couple of weeks to have a bath. One thing to watch out for is the steam if you're a bit lightheaded and be careful not to slip. I told the nurses I was going for one and asked them to check in with me 30 mins later just in case xx

I was told that if the steri-strips fell off, that was that, no replacing them with band-aids. 4 of the 5 stayed on till my first post-op appt and the doctor ripped them off then.

I showered immediately open getting home, was told that I needed to use a soapy washcloth on the incision sites and pat dry. I just washed above and below the incision sites.

I was allergic to the steri strips and removed them the following evening. Because of the reaction. I was showering the next day. I was told no baths.

At the hospital the next day after my surgery the doctor suggested to take a shower, he said I would feel better. No kidding, best shower EVER!


HW - 209
SW - 200
CW - 177
Surgery Date - 12/19/17