Question: how long after gallbladder surgery can you take a bath?
Answer: You can take a bath or shower when your doctor says it's okay. In most cases, you can bathe or shower within 1 to 2 days. If you have strips of tape on your incision, leave them in place until they fall off (usually within 7 to 10 days). Your doctor may take them off, along with any stitches, at your follow-up visit.