A 43-year-old female asked:
i had a histerectomy in march it's been 8 weeks is it ok to start taking baths and go swimming? haven't seen dr yet for post op he's been out of offic
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Dr. Charles Whiting answered
26 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ask your doctor: As a general rule the incisions are well healed at 8 weeks and its ok to take baths and go swimming. Its always best to consult with your doctor as your situation may differ in some way from usual.
Answered on May 15, 2014
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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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Doctors advice: Your doctor who did your surgery advised you that it was ok to swim and take a bath. We should trust the the surgeon who did your case is providing yo ... Read More
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeff Livingston answered
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Six weeks: Obviously you would want to get a specific answer from your surgeon but about 4-6 weeks is a typical restriction to give the incisions time to heal.
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Dr. Jane Van Dis answered
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Dr. Albert Pizzo answered
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Post hysterectomy: Best to ask these questions to your surgeon who operated on you, as he knows exactly what was done.
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