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7 week post op

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sandra02646
sandra02646

Today I went back to see my surgeon and he has given me the all clear to carry on my life again biggrin so very happy - taken nearly 2 years to get the op but I am there now.  However I asked the question about having a bath and he said personnaly he would not advise this ever again - has anyone else been given this advise ? I feel great and getting back to doing stuff albeit slowly that I used to do. Thank you to all that have replied to my early days on this forum - its a great support to us all 

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  • Lorna020247
    Lorna020247 sandra02646

    Posted

    Good news Sandra, I have not heard of not having a bath did he say did he say why? Interested to find out.

    thanks. Lorna 

  • redduke
    redduke sandra02646

    Posted

    I'm 5 1/2 months after my op. I now get into a sports car and I ride my sport motorbikes. I just carry on with my life. A bath will be no problem if you have some handles to help you in and out. Take care now.
    • sandra02646
      sandra02646 redduke

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply and yes I do have handles on the bath biggrin
  • AnnieK
    AnnieK sandra02646

    Posted

    I wonder what his reasoning is? I would wait a bit longer than 7 weeks for a bath, but never? When you are feeling really strong and recovered in a couple of months, it shouldn't be any problem to get in and out of a tub, especially if you have handles to grab onto, like redduke said. 
  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK sandra02646

    Posted

    No bath - that sounds excessive.  Surely we have this operation to try to return us to some semblance of normality again.

    Sure you will need to be careful for 6 to 12 months, but never again sounds a restriction too far.

    Graham

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