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Hi,

I like running and swimming. I understand that you can't run for 4 weeks after surgery but how about swimming?

Thanks

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I was told by my Dr. to do as little as possible for the first week....THEN I had a appointment with him, 7 days from surgery, where he inspected my incisions, etc.....it was then he answered my questions about any activities I wanted to do....also post-op diet questions, etc....

You really should be asking your Dr. these questions.....

Unfortunately, there are people here that feel they need to tell you what you should and should not do.....

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I totally agree with b-52. My own surgeon restricted me to walking until after my 6 week check up with him. Personally, I know that there was no swimming until after all the incisions had healed.

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Please speak to with you doctor. Mine allowed me to return to swimming 2 weeks post op.

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I agree with the advice to check with the doctor, but I do know for sure they won't want you to swim until your incisions are healed. It increases the risk of infection if they're not. Learned that the hard way when I had to miss out on the last of the good summer swimming weather after my gallbladder surgery a few years ago!

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Most public pools want fully healed incisions before allowing you to swim do to possible blood seepage.

This is definitely and ask the doctor, not us nobodies question!

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I asked this exact question last May when I had my surgery and I agree with the advice to ask your doctor. I just wanted to share that my 12-year-old daughter was disappointed that I couldn't be the first dad in the pool on Memorial Day but when I explained that I didn't want to fill up with Water through the incisions she understood. :D

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Thanks all. I've asked my Doc and she says after the stitches have been removed. Thanks

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