After hysterectomy, it is usually allowed to take a shower about 1 week after the operation, which must be a shower, but it should depend on the specific situation and the way of operation.
Hysterectomy is divided into transvaginal and transabdominal resection, if the patient is transvaginal resection, due to the small trauma of the surgical procedure, the patient can get out of bed and walk on the 2nd day after surgery if there is no special discomfort, if the wound does not appear to be infected, no secretion oozing out of the wound, showering in about 5 to 7 days.
In case of transabdominal resection, due to the large wound, the healing time of the wound is usually around 1 week, so you can take a shower after transabdominal hysterectomy usually around 1 week.
Patients after hysterectomy should protect the location of the incision when showering to avoid water contamination, and also pay attention to the warmth of the abdomen to avoid catching cold.
It is recommended that post hysterectomy patients need to be accompanied and supervised by their family members when taking a shower, so as to avoid any danger to the patient due to postoperative weakness.