hot tub

[helen2254]

hi all do u think i can go in my hot tub i am 4 weeks post op bypass today feel fine healing great ??

 

[kurvykaren]

I wouldn't just yet. I was told it's ok to shower but no baths or swimming for at least 6 weeks.

 

[helen2254]

do u think its killing me im dying to get in

 

[penelope1008]

Hi I was told by my nurse that I could go back to the pool about 4 weeks post op but if I felt up to it earlier to make sure I put waterproof plasters over the cuts to protect the glue or stitches I presume. Now this may be a guide from my hospital and not others so I would use your own judgement and perhaps if you do not stay in too long. But then Karens advice could be better than mine as my nurse seems to be convinced I can leave hospital and take my normal tablets straight away without having to have liquid forms of them and that I should be on solids by the time I go away on holiday when I won't even be 5 weeks post op, the dietician doesn't agree with her so she may not be the best to take advice from.

 

[kurvykaren]

I'm only 5 days out hun so I think someone a little further along the line may be able to advise more.

Sorry hun - I bet it does look inviting though!

 

[rainbow27]

I would watch in a hot tub if you are keep it on a very low setting .. It takes 12 weeks for your innards to heal and probably plus some.. Hot tubs are fab tho xx

 

[mandymoo]

What about if you're a bander as I was going to go in one - sorry jumped onto your threat lol xx

 

[rainbow27]

Sorry I have no idea about the band I would be wary cause my mates hot tub is so powerful I sometimes feel bruised! Xx

 

[mandymoo]

Will ask on the band forum - thanks anyway x

 

[biggy123]

I waited till I was 3 months out and then kept to the softer jets. I could definately feel a pressure in my stomach and 'innards' when I went near the more powerful jets. Am ok now at 9 months out.