Reply to "In shock after surgery"

Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Yes, the bathtub is fine for a sitz bath. You don't haveto sterilize it each time either. This is considered a contaminated wound, and with it open to the air, infection is not a big concern. The soaks will help it stay open, improve circulation, heal faster, and reduce pain. So, the more the better.

Sorry you had to have this done. I've heard people refer to itas being "filleted." I had an abdomnal wound that had to heal this way, and it was about 2 inches deep. It wasn't too bad. But, I didn'thave sit on it!

Jan

10/18/136:56 PM

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