Bath post op

[Kj67]

Hi its been 3 weeks now from my post op circumcision. Can i have a bath now? Im just showering everyday lightly. Great if anybody knows. Thanks

[Morard93]

I took a bath yesterday which was day 17 post op for me. I think you just want make sure you incision is closed, and if it is you should be good to go.

[Velcro93]

You should be fine to take a bath by now. Hope you have not been using a high pressure or high velocity water jet on the incision area as a whole when you were showering.Baths should be not a problem . Do remember to completely dry afterwards. Like Morard93 has said , just be sure that the incision has closed up so that it doesn't sting. Also don't use bubble baths/soaps with chemicals as they may irritate the area. All the best !

[roddythescot]

Showers are preferable to baths as only clean water can reach the wound, whereas one is soaking in dirty water in a bath. Once the wound has sealed (commonly 18-21 days) there is no harm in having a bath, but it may be best to shower first to remove any dirt and then enjoy a soak in the bath if you wish. DO NOT add any bath salts, nor anything else except common salt to the bath water.

[youngman1969]

what ever you feel best ,just take your time, don't scrub, also if possible air dry ,you feel much better

[jaglad]

I was bathing from day two. Using salt or emollient. Just warm enough to be pleasant and only for a few minutes. I found this better as the water jet I found could be painful.

[Hidden]

As long as the wound has sealed (should have by now) then you’re OK

[Kj67]

Its still bleeds occasionally