Bath after hysterectomy?

Ok so I may have messed up today. I wanted a nice hot bath so bad so I took one. Just a few minutes and I was real careful with my spots(they are glued). Has anyone else taken one and been ok? I got to worrying after about my vagina not so much my abdomen.

I took a bath about 7 days post op and it felt lovely. If you feel Ok then don't worry. You will know,if something doesn't feel right.

Great question.. I've been wanting to take a bath myself, but have been hesitant for fear of infection! Interested in others opinions..

Even though you feel fine, you need to call your doctor. Having water to the vagina can be a good way to introduce moisture and bacteria to a healing vaginal cuff and any vaginal incisions, causing complications, infection, healing issues, and more. That is why after a hysterectomy women are typically restricted from bathing for around 6 weeks. The area needs to be dry and as free from bacteria as possible.

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I was not allowed to have a bath for six weeks and when I went for my 6 week check-up she still wanted me to wait a few more weeks before soaking. Everyone will be different, it's best to just ask your doctor to be sure.

Take care

I was not allowed a bath for 6 weeks. I really wanted one when I was sick but held off.

Did your dr give you instructions about bathing? I couldn't for 6 weeks, if you weren't cleared for bathing, call your dr.

Thanks y'all....I probably shouldn't have done it. I remember the nurse telling me not to take a bath for fear of pulling too much on my abdomen but that is all I can remember. I am a nurse and you would think I know nothing at this point, my mind is like jello. One positive note I had a small BM this morning ( GO ME!!) and only had to take one pain pill yesterday and the day before. For all you women that are able to take ibuprofen I applaud you because I haven't been that lucky yet!

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Originally Posted by Moty79 Thanks y'all....I probably shouldn't have done it.

Bathing was a strict for me post op and I wasn't cleared for baths until 8 weeks. Please do call your doctor, as bathing can expose you to serious infection at the vaginal cuff. Here is an article on this:

Bathing

I am that all is well.

I got out of the hospital yesterday, I had surgery Monday and i'am scared to take a shower, to take the bandages off but I want to so bad