If your doctor performs gastric bypass surgery, then your recovery time will usually be a lot faster than other weight loss surgical procedures. This happens because a gastric bypass procedure requires your doctor to make smaller cuts in your skin. These smaller cuts heal faster than larger cuts. During your recovery process, it is important to keep your wound clean and bacteria free. This will help to prevent an infection and improve your healing process. While this may be difficult to do since your body is still sore, there are a few bath soaks that you can use to do this.

Camphor Oil Bath Soak

Camphor oil is an essential oil that is commonly used to treat coughs and the flu. The oil is popular because of its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Camphor oil works to cleanse toxins from the infected area and promote healing throughout your body. You can use this oil to create a bath soak that will keep bacteria and infection away from your open wounds while you recover. A camphor bath can be created by placing a medium sized pot of water on the stove to boil. Add a handful of fresh peppermint leaves to the pot as well as a quarter cup of fresh lemon juice. Remove the pot from the stove and add six drops of the oil. Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes, then dump the contents of the pot into your bath. Place your entire body into the bathtub and soak there for at least an hour.

Rosemary Bath Soak

Rosemary is one of many natural herbs that can be used for various reasons. The herb is commonly used to cook with because of its mild flavors. However, rosemary contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that are often used to ward off sickness. The herb can be found in oral health care products in order to fight bacteria. A rosemary bath soak can be created by placing two handfuls of fresh rosemary leaves into a medium pot and adding lemon slices. Allow the rosemary to simmer at medium heat for several minutes. Remove it from the stove and add seven drops of rosemary oil to the pot. Fill your bath tub with water and pour the contents of the pot into the tub. Place your body into the tub and allow your skin to absorb the mixture for at least an hour.

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