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Showers or baths after a cystocele operation?

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tricia30733
tricia30733

I wasn't given any advice about baths or showers from the hospital. Is one preferable to another? Thanks.

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  • Imnotadoctor
    Imnotadoctor tricia30733

    Posted

    It will depend on the type of stitches used. I was told to shower for the first week then I could have a bath but not too hot or too long!

    If you are not sure it’s probably best to shower until you have your post op check up. 

  • lisa59157
    lisa59157 tricia30733

    Posted

    I am 4 weeks post op and have been having showers. I had my check up on weds and asked if i can have a bath they said yes but no products and dont stay in too long. Also make sure bath is clean so dont roll around in mud then bath in it lol xx
  • welshgirl67
    welshgirl67 tricia30733

    Posted

    Definitely no baths love. You are bathing in your own germs. Showers and no soap near vagina.it can cause irritation. Be there lovex
  • Imnotadoctor
    Imnotadoctor tricia30733

    Posted

    Also.....no products obviously, my surgeon said “if you want to spoil yourself light a candle but no bubble bath”  x 
  • robyn94818
    robyn94818 tricia30733

    Posted

    Definately no baths. I wouldn't have one till given all clear at post-op. You've got very deep sutures which bugs love to track up, given the chance. Barely any top Surgeons would allow baths. Do you really want germs off anus being given the chance to migrate into soggy vag. When you've got stitches, advice has always been to keep area as dry as possible to avoid chances of infection. If you get an infection up in operated area there is a huge chance your repair will fail. 

  • paddiwhack
    paddiwhack tricia30733

    Posted

    Hi Tricia. My surgeon advised avoiding baths. He said with the water and soaking it create a moist environment encouraging the. Risk of bacteria and infection. I think a lot say six weeks but I waited 12. Wish I g you a good recovery 
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