It's way too early to bathe.
It sounds like they gave you discharge instructions that say exercise restriction for 10-14 days? Not only are they trying to protect themselves, but they are trying to protect Gizmo. If he runs or jumps and the incision tears or the surgical site gets damaged and abcesses, exercise restriction will probably start from day one again. He could even have to go under anesthesia again. Even though surgical site issues happen to a small percentage, it isn't worth the risk.
Short leash walks are acceptable. Playing quietly with a Kong or chewing treats is fine. Anything that involves running, jumping, and wrestling with kids or other animals is not okay.
How distressed is he when you crate him? Is he hurting his incision when he is in a crate? If you can't watch him, that's the best place for him right now. It is okay to do that for most of the day and night during this time.
Even if they shorten the time that he needs to stay quiet when you call, what is on the paper that they sent home is still what it is in his best interest. That said, 10-14 seems long for a neuter to me too, but it has only been 3 which isn't enough time.
Just hope he never needs luxating patella surgery or anything. That will require confining for 4-8 weeks!
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