how soon can I soak my feet after stitches are removed - Foot Problems Message Board

chamrob · 01-17-2009, 10:58 AM

How soon can I soak my feet after stitches are removed? They have been out approximately a week and a half. The incisions still feel like they are on fire....

DHS · 01-17-2009, 07:39 PM

Just to be safe,I would call your doctor first before you soak your feet.

shelleybutn · 01-18-2009, 08:58 AM

not until the incision is completely healed. otherwise it opens you up for infection.

wakkochic17 · 01-18-2009, 10:34 AM

once the skin is healed over, you can soak them. If it looks like there is any part of the incision that could break back open, I would hold off.

joefine · 01-18-2009, 06:05 PM

I was allowed to bathe and soak my foot as soon as the bandages were removed, 12 days after op., but this is a question you should ask your doc, not people on the internet.