Your surgeon will give you instructions. I had problems with my incision. It kept getting infection in it because I had cellulitis strep in my right leg 2 weeks before surgery and I was still on iv antibiotics. Ended up having 6 surgeries to clean it out. Had to do iv antibiotics for 8 weeks to try to get rid of it. Just had my 2 yr anniversary of my bypass.

I wore sweat pants loose shirt , Didnt scrub my staples just let soap an water run over it.

Loose clothing around your chest

Gosh! I certainly remember going through it several years ago now. I THINK I can say it wasn't quite as bad as I thought it would be. Yes, you can take a shower. Good luck!