LAVH Hot tub for back stiffness??

Hello all~
I had my LAVH on May 3rd and my back is so stiff from all the sleeping and lying down, I was hoping I could take a hot tub without any trouble. When I asked my gynecologist about it at my pre-op appointment a week before the surgery, he said it shouldn't be a problem to take a hot tub after surgery, but now I just wonder about infection or anything that might hurt the areas from soaking. I hate to call and bug him about it, so I thought I'd ask if anyone out here has had any problems with soaking in a hot tub for a few minutes a week after surgery?

Most Dr's say no tub for a few weeks because of infection. Hot tubs typically have chlorine in them, so they might be an exception. That's something you need to specifically clear with your Dr.

I would double check for sure before doing it. Maybe a heating pad can fill in until you know it's OK for sure.

Hi -

I was told no hottubs or jacuzzis until after I was cleared at 6 week check up. I would definitely verify with your Dr that it is OK.

I used a heating pad on my back for the ache just like Dog & Pony Show suggested above.

Hope you find some relief soon... (((((Hugs)))))

Thanks for all of your replies. I will try a heating pad first and call my doctor to verify if it's OK. My belly button is sore and kind of sticky from where the scope was put in, so I wondered about it soaking in a chemically filled hot tub. I'm usually doing Pilates and walking every day, so this lying around has my back super stiff. I can't wait until 4-6 weeks have gone by! Thanks again for your help...I love this site!

Like the other's, I'd recommend calling your Dr. Mine said no jacuzzi until my "clearance" appointment. You may want to try the SalonPas patches; or rubbing Traumeel (a homeopathic analgesic) on the area.

Hope you find something to help your back. Mine is sore from so much couch surfing, too!