Bath...question!!!

Hey gals! My paperwork said after 2 weeks post op I could take a hot bath....when I went to my 2 week which was Wed the 19th they said I still had some stitches on the vaginal cuff that were healing but I looked really good. I did not ask about the bath then so I called yesterday..21st and asked the nurse. She said yes it was fine. I questioned my fears of infections since I do still have some healing in there and she assured me that was ok and that most of the healing was done.

Anyone know for sure? I am still a little worried. I want to start taking a hot bath right before bed to see if that helps me sleep any.....

help!!

I've been taking hot sitz baths ever since I got home to help with swelling per my docs orders. He just said not to use any soaps, etc.. while in the bath so I just soak in the tub till the water starts getting cool & then I stand up & take my shower. Go for it! It will make you feel so much better & relaxed!

You say sitz baths...does that mean not deep? I had the lavh so I only have 3 little spots on my belly and they seem to all be healed....

Thank you!

My surgeon cleared me for having baths right away. No problems so far.....

yes, i take low water baths. it is soooooo nice to get all scrubbed down. my crusty old feet love it too! i don't soak very long and i am using very mild soap.

well, I wanted to take a bath really bad too. My hyst was April 8th. I called the office the other day and they told me it was absolutely fine. I took one and really enjoyed it. It was a really deep bath too!!!

my doc cleared me right away for baths, actually he told me to take two baths a day (no bubbles or anything). he said that it was good for you and promoted healing. he did that with my c-sections as well, i never had any problems with it and i healed up quite fast. at three weeks he cleared me for everything except sex, told me to just listen to my body. but every dr is different so go by what yours says. happy healing

I think you would be fine- here in Uk they say bathing is ok from the start, sort of recommended over a shower in the info i got!!!

I think you can trust your doctor and the nurse!

Oh a bath sounds so good.My paperwork just says showers.I did have a a&p repair would that make any differents?Thanks