Is there a time limit before you can gave a bath
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I am 10 weeks post opp this Wednesday, Have Shower every day, but really miss having a nice relaxing bath. Don't know if it is fear or not that if I try and get in bath I won't be able to get out.
Has anyone else felt like this x
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sarah1996 Nell1301
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Although im in no way of saying if you should or shouldnt. Only you can know that. Plus im only 3 weeks and havent even been able to shower. Having to travel 36 miles to my aunties tomorrow just to have one haha (and obviously visit her hahaha) although at this stage i cant even immagine me ever getting back into a bath haha. Best of luck xx
annie.conway Nell1301
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basia58126 annie.conway
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linda38528 annie.conway
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michelb Nell1301
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lynn66084 Nell1301
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Definitley would try the first time to have someone there incase you get stuck. I got stuck when I had my knee done lol and had to wait for hubby coming home, no hot water to top up with either lol
senora31074 Nell1301
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lisa17089 Nell1301
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I had bath at 10 weeks post op. It was so nice☺x
Nell1301 lisa17089
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michelb Nell1301
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lisa17089 Nell1301
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pam98803 Nell1301
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hope4cure Nell1301
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Mabe try what I did, place a bath chair in the tub. Fill with water as high as possible. At least this way ya get a nice foot soak and lower legs.
The dr schedule in the care pkg sent home explains many of these questions. Just take is slowly ask the therapist to show you how to get in & out of the tub safely or ask for a print out from the Physio.Â
You could  try getting up and down from the floor first to strengthen the muscles when it's ok  for you to bend & bathe in the tub. Also be sure to have suction handles on the sides to hold onto to get in and out.
I'm sure you will find your way when your ready!Â
Good Luck...
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pam98803 Nell1301
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belleAUSSydney Nell1301
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Having confessed that, I would think you are okay as long as your scar is healed, you have a sturdy means with which to lift yourself out and a non-slip mat outside the tub to get your bearings on... maybe forgo bubbles until you are confident.