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4 days post hysterectomy: Washing after TLH
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10-24-2014, 12:39 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 51
Hysterectomy: October 20th, 2014
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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4 days post hysterectomy: Washing after TLH
I had my TLH 4 days ago and till now I've just be having a freshen up wash. I wasn't told at what point I can shower or take a bath, any advice?
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10-24-2014, 12:44 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 311
Hysterectomy: October 2nd, 2014
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Washing after TLH
You can take a shower. No baths.
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10-24-2014, 02:51 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 92
Hysterectomy: October 8th, 2014
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Washing after TLH
I was told I could shower the next day. I purchased a wash especially made for our private parts. Also make sure your would is dry afterwards. Some use a blow dryer on cool setting.
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10-24-2014, 05:08 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 4,029
Hysterectomy: June 5th, 2014
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Washing after TLH
I could shower immediately, check with your dr.
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10-24-2014, 06:11 PM
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Posts: 19,781
Hysterectomy: May 29th, 2013
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Re: Washing after TLH
I had abdominal surgery, so I had a 7" incision down my belly closed by staples. When I was released from the hospital 3 days after surgery, I was told that when showering, *don't* soap the incision directly. Soap the area just *above* it and let the soapy water run down over it. *Pat* (don't rub) dry when you get out of the shower.
13 days after surgery, I exchanged the staples for steri-strips. At that point I was told to cover the steri-strips with plastic wrap when showering.
So you can definitely shower, but the details depend on how your incisions are closed. Baths are *out* until specifically approved by your doctor.
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