Bath!

[Kitkat2020]

Hi! Did anyone get any advice on when we can have a bath post lap? I live for my baths and the nurse just said I could shower the day after but I didn’t ask about baths! I am 11 days post op and my wounds look closed over now, any advice appreciated xxx

[luli26]

I was going to ask the same! 7 days post op and would love a bath! X

[GraceFace]

Hi KitKat, I wouldn’t bath yet. I’ve had 3 laparoscopies and I’ve always been advised to avoid getting the wounds too wet until they’re properly healed. I know this won’t be what you want to hear, but a quick shower is best, then just pat the wound dry (I used kitchen roll as it’s more absorbent). If you have a bath, you’ll risk your wound getting infected. Having said that, I guess you could have a bath where the water’s shallow and won’t reach your wound 🤷‍♀️ X

[Kitkat2020 in reply to GraceFace]

Ahh Thankyou! I can wait and will enjoy it more 😂 not worth the risk is it! Can’t wait for some comfort again! The things we all have to go through 😂 xxxx

[Ioanaap]

i'd wait at least two weeks to be honest.. had mine three weeks ago and i'm now ready for a bath yes!

[siren1]

hi, i am yet to have my first lap on 29.6.21, so not sure but my shower is over my bath and not a walk in would that make a difference to when as having to climb in?

[Kitkat2020 in reply to siren1]

Hi! Mine is the same and I was able to climb in the day after my op for a shower (the nurse said I could shower when I got home) you might be sore so just take it easy, I had my partner to help me out, he washed my feet etc as I felt too sore to bend. If you don’t have anyone at home maybe get an anti slip bath mat just to be on the safe side! And leave the hard to reach places! Good luck for your op hope it all goes well! X

[siren1 in reply to Kitkat2020]

thanks i'm starting to get nervous now, the consultant disagrees with the urologists diagnosis of endo in my bladder n i have always had problems with my lady time and bowel symptoms so we will see, just hope its not in vain

[Kitkat2020 in reply to siren1]

Ahh I hope you get the answers you need! It’s completely understandable to be nervous, but you will be in very safe hands and when you wake up you will hopefully know what’s been going on for you! Keep us updated on how it goes! X

[siren1 in reply to Kitkat2020]

will do