Swimming

[jwkrock 0]

Hey guys.

I just had my surgery this past Wednesday. I'm just curious when it's safe to go swimming after surgery. I know showering is OK, but I'm concerned about the chlorine in the pool. Any help would be great!

Jason

[TylerDurden 0]

My surgeon told me no swimming or even baths for 2 weeks. Showers are ok but I assume the standing Water creates the possibility for infection. I love to swim and am having the hardest time avoiding the pool for another week and 2 days!

[ehlanabluez 0]

My surgeon doesn't want any swimming in public pools or spas until 6 weeks post op. Their take on it is that no matter how clean they say a public pool may be - it could have all sorts of bugs that could get into your port and create havoc.

[luckyone 0]

I hope and pray that my MD says only two weeks. It is going to be a long hot summer if that is the case! The port should be closed over so I can't see a problem....boo hoo

[Megg40 0]

I was allowed to submerge at my 2 week post op visit.....bath swim whatever...I am in love with swimming now...

Meg

[sillysallysunshine 0]

my doctor said 1 week no swimming... we're in Arizona so it's almost a necessity of life here. haha

[reverie 49]

My doctor said 6 weeks, but obviously the answer differs so just ask. I'd at least want to wait until my incisions were closed.

[Katy517 1]

My surgeon's general guideline is no submerging in Water of any kind until at least six weeks post-op and then you need to be examined by him to give final approval.

[jwkrock 0]

Thanks all. I'll see Dr. Enochs this tuesday and ask.

[honk 780]

My doctor says 2 weeks for swimming