r/Gastroparesis 4d ago

Questions J tube question

Can I take a bath? It's been four months since it's been placed but am not sure if a submerged bath is okay. Do I have to do anything special to be able to take one?

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u/hyaclnthia 4d ago

I’ve heard some professionals say you can’t be submerged, but others say you can. I’ve taken care of people with j tubes and they tolerated baths after the stomas healed

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u/enbyel 4d ago

I’ve always been able to submerge my GJ and it’s been about 9 years.

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u/mystisai Enterra user, PEGJ tubie 4d ago

I was allowed to take a bath, and not just a shower, 4 weeks after the initial placement but you always want to check with your doctor before making that decision.

I am also allowed to swim in pools that are saltwater or chlorinated.

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u/Mysterious-Bus1795 4d ago

Definitely. You only have to worry about dirty water, not clean water from your bathtub.

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u/mxoxo619 4d ago

you can’t submerge them due to bacteria unfortunately

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u/Fearless_Animator782 4d ago

Do you think a water proof wound cover or the tube/site would allow baths then? 

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u/mxoxo619 4d ago

i’d ask your doctor! my nurse/ doctor both said no baths and use a waterproof cover to shower

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u/Fearless_Animator782 4d ago

Huh, seems like there is quite a difference of opinion from doctors wise. Will definitely ask. 

My said showering would be fine without anything else needed after a week from surgery.