how soon can i shower?

Toni B.
on 1/21/12 7:22 am - Sudbury, Ontario

RNY on 01/19/12

hi again, just wondering how soon after you got home that you showered and/or got your incisions wet?
how long before you peeled off the tape?
i didnt think to ask this before i left hospital,, and i see no mention of it in my discharge instructions.
thanks for your help

Toni..."Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the will to overcome it"
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Surgery JAN. 19th, 2012 - Down 120 lbs & 75 inches @ my last Weigh in!!!!

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HaroldC
on 1/21/12 7:25 am - Canada

RNY on 12/20/11

Hi - you can shower 3 days after surgery, but do not stand in directly belly to water for 10 days. The steelers ps should come off by the, selves 7 days after you leave hospital.....otherwise you can peel them off. I waited 10 days to remove myself.

Good luck and welcome home!
Harold

SW 291 GW 199.9 CW 180 Surgery: TWH Dr. Penner Dec 20 2011
Celebrating life and opportunities for new beginings!!!

momof4beautifulgirls
on 1/21/12 7:26 am - Canada

I was told by St Joe's to wait 7 to 10 days before you can get them wet and you can show 4 days after surgery, but try and not get them wait. They also said that I can just allow them to come off on there own or wait the 7 to 10 days.
Congrats on the surgery, I hope your feeling better now that your at home.

StevesGal
on 1/21/12 7:36 am - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 06/29/11

I showered at the hospital before I left. The nurse asked me if I wanted to, so I did. Then she removed the gauze since it was soaking wet.

As for at home, I think I waited 3 days, and like others have said, back to the water, don't scrub the incisions, gently pat dry - basic stuff.

Beth

Former RNY patient revising to Sleeve then DS.
Appts: Dietitian - January 21/19; July 16/19, August 13/19, September 17/19, October 15/19; Social Worker: August 23/19; DS Orientation: March 20/19; Internist: September 30/19; Surgeon: November 13/19 (signed consent).
Surgery Date: February 28/20.

MY RNY DIDN'T FAIL ME - I FAILED IT.

brenda65
on 1/21/12 7:37 am - Ottawa, Canada

RNY on 07/04/11

i had a shower the next day at the hospital with help

January 14 2011- Orientation at WMC
July 4- Sugery

JJ_
on 1/21/12 7:38 am

WOW, in Ottawa, the day after surgery they took us for a shower. I washed my hair, and my front, the PCA washed my back all the way down to my ankles. It was wonderful. The tape over the incisions are fine. Just don`t scrub your belly, let the water flow over you.

However, you may wish to contact your centre for their guidance.

Judy

Susan_T
on 1/21/12 11:35 am - Ottawa, Canada

Hi Judy.. What is a PC? Was the shower (and/or the help) optional in Ottawa? My surgery will be in Ottawa - not sure how I feel about having help in the shower :(

aprilbennett1965
on 1/21/12 12:20 pm - Canada

RNY on 12/23/11

Hi Susan,

Answering for Judy (in case she misses this) as I had my surgery in Ottawa as well. I believe a PC is like a Personal Care attendant. I did not have to have one. I showered on my own the morning after surgery.

Surgery ---December 23 with Dr. Yelle!

JJ_
on 1/21/12 12:41 pm

Yes, that is the explanation for a PCA - personal care attendant. Thanks April :)

Susan_T
on 1/25/12 2:13 am - Ottawa, Canada

Thanks for the reply April (and Judy). I appreciate it!

WMC general assessment: Jan 18, 2011; WMC psych: Mar 7, 2011; Referral sent: April 12, 2011; Orientation: June 3, 2011; 1st appointment after orientation: April 4, 2012; Behaviorist & dietician: May 7, 2012; Education class: June 27, 2012; Surgeon appt: July 4, 2012; Surgery Sept. 5th!

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