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when can I have a soak in the bath??
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02-04-2009, 02:18 PM
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Posts: 112
Hysterectomy: January 23rd, 2009
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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when can I have a soak in the bath??
Just a thought, but ow long before I an have a soak in a hot bath? I had TVH on 23rd Jan 09 and just wondered when I could slip into a nice hot bath, I did ask at the hospital after surgery but none of the nurses seemed to be ble to answer me, they just said "When you feel up to it" but if anyone has seen my last post about over doing it, you will see that I have felt up to it from the day I came ou of hospital.
I just fancy a nice long hot soak in a bubbly bath, guess it must be all the snow here in the Uk thats making me want to soak in the bath!
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02-04-2009, 02:24 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 100
Hysterectomy: December 8th, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Hi jazz
i certainly wanted to hop into our spa pool many times BUT just kept putting it off for weeks!.
I didn't want anything to go wrong and personally felt better by waiting until about 4/5 weeks post TAH op.
Good luck
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02-04-2009, 02:52 PM
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Posts: 1,396
Hysterectomy: August 16th, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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when can I have a soak in the bath??
I wasn't allowed a bath until after my 6 week check :-(
Something about the water may lead to an infection...
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02-04-2009, 06:47 PM
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Posts: 1,984
Hysterectomy: March 19th, 2008
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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when can I have a soak in the bath??
I didnt take a bath until after my 8 week, I didnt want to take any changes on getting an infection, its only been two weeks since your surgery...but if in any doubt, ask your doctor, but I would wait.
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02-04-2009, 07:07 PM
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy: January 16th, 2009
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when can I have a soak in the bath??
My doc said I could take a bath at my one week checkup. I didn't feel comfortable with that so against her opinion I am waiting a while. It's been 3 weeks, so I could probably soak now and be ok.
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02-04-2009, 09:14 PM
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Posts: 197
Hysterectomy: January 2nd, 2009
Ovaries: Undecided
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when can I have a soak in the bath??
My doc said "Nothing in the vagina for 6 weeks; no sex for 8 weeks." I asked about bathing in the tub or taking a dip in the hot tub, and he said "Not until after your 6 week check-up." So long, hot showers are having to suffice for now. I'm 32 days out, and have my 6 week check in exactly a week from now.
I'm as eager to soak as you are. DH said he wants to clean the hot tub and change the water before I get in there again. I really hope he does it before my check-up next week in case the doctor gives me the go-ahead. After waiting this long, I'm sure it wouldn't be fun to have to wait again for the water to heat up.
DaVinci RAVH +BSO 1/2/09
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02-04-2009, 10:10 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 976
Hysterectomy: May 20th, 2008
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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when can I have a soak in the bath??
I was never told not to have a bath. Obviously it's hard to get in and out with TAH, obviously open incision sustained soaking wouldn't be good. Hot tubs......absolutely no...not for weeks at least as they pound at your muscles including abdominal!
Water has never gotten up my vagina, it's a ridiculous notion that it would in a normal bath and one which I see repeatedly written.
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02-04-2009, 10:25 PM
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Posts: 18,379
Hysterectomy: April 28th, 2004
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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when can I have a soak in the bath??
When we can have a bath following a hysterectomy varies from woman to woman. I wasn't allowed to take a bath until my doctor released me to do so. It wasn't because water would get in my vagina, it was because sitting in a bathtub of water could possibly cause an infection, no matter how clean my tub was.
The best thing you can do is ask your doctor for specific instructions for you.
Deb
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02-04-2009, 10:45 PM
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Posts: 4
Hysterectomy: January 22nd, 2009
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bathing
I have been bathing since I got home from the hospital. I t will be two weeks tomorrow since my surgery, and I have had no problems.
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02-05-2009, 01:40 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 112
Hysterectomy: January 23rd, 2009
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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when can I have a soak in the bath??
I havent got to have a follow up appointment unless I request one, and then I was told to request one at between 5 and 8 weeks which seems a long time between the 2 times, cos so much healing can be done in those 3 weeks, I thought I would see how I go before I request a follw up appointment, I am still only just 2 weeks out of surgery so still got a fair amount of time to arrange one.
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