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Can you shower after a c-section?

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I was just wondering if you were allowed to shower after you have a c-section? I'm imagining if you have staples you can't get them wet?  Am I correct?
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Re: Can you shower after a c-section?

  • laura&dan05laura&dan05 member
    I showered the day after my c/s.  I had stitches and could get them wet without any problems.  I had a myomectomy surgery years ago with staples and I could shower after that as well.

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  • chicsubchicsub member
    Yep, you can shower for sure!
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  • 6fsn6fsn

    I showered the next day. 

    After my appendectomy I did have to cover the area with saran wrap when I showered, but I could still shower.

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  • iris427iris427 member

    Yes, you can shower.

    Not everyone gets staples.  I had Dermabond on the outside.  Basically they stitched up my insides and then glued my skin back together.  So I never had steri strips or staples that needed removing.  

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  • MrsB0701MrsB0701
    I had steri strips and was allowed to shower about 11 hours after my c-section
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  • *sallymad**sallymad*
    Yes, I showered the next day and had staples.
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  • smllelsmllel
    Yes, the next day a nurse will come help you shower.  You won't be able to stand up straight or walk the first day.  The second day you pretty much look hunched over like and old man. 
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  • JessicaG56JessicaG56
    Yup I was asked to shower by my dr to make sure I could get up and stand for a period of time. I was a little lightheaded but my husband was there helping. I did not have staples either all internal stitches which were wonderful! They did end up putting butterfly stitches on the outside to help it seal in certain spots but it was still ok
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  • buboobuboo

    Like PP's stated yes. I was begging to get the cath out and take a shower the next day since I had already been at the hospital for so long.

    A nurse helped me the whole time and I sat on a chair. I had staples and they got wet so it must be ok. 

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  • wall0307wall0307 member
    I had staples, and the nurse helped me shower the next day. 
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  • rosesandpeoniesrosesandpeonies member
    I showered the day after my csection.  I had staples and steri strips.  Unlike, pp I did not need any help from my husband or nurse.  I was sore, etc. but I felt sooooo much better after that shower.
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  • cynnnabuncynnnabun member

    I showered after. I didn't use help though, but let me warn you, I put my hands up to wash my hair pretty quick and literally let out a yelp in pain. It was awful. So if you're gonna wash your own hair, do so SLOWLY. Don't just throw your hands up in the air, it pulls on your stomach.

     

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