When can I go in the pool?

[jlmckee 28]

Hi,

I've emailed my surgeon, just wondering if anyone has experience.

Surgery was 1/27/14. Laparoscopic. No drains. Incisions are all scabbed over. My son and I are going out of town and the hotel has an indoor heated pool. I know I can't swim, surgeon said to wait 1 month before aerobic. But I'm wondering if I can go in and walk or just lounge. ???

[SnowDaisy 73]

I was open, so that might make a difference. But my surgeon said no baths or swimming until the scar is pink and smooth....so no scabs.

Xx

[jlmckee 28]

I'd think the scab rule would be the same. I did email my surgeons PA, waiting for the reply, but you are probably right.

[AllisonKara 46]

I guess you should wait for at least two more weeks. Wait until it is fully healed.

[enjoyinglife 313]

I had to wait 10 weeks before I could swim, or use the hot tub.

[pookybear 284]

I was cleared for everything, swimming included, after 4 weeks.

[jlmckee 28]

Hi guys, thanks for letting me know your experiences. My surgeons PA got back to me, at least four weeks if all incision sites are healed.

I'll relax in a lounge chair instead

[jlmckee 28]

Yep, your experiences are the same as PA instructed. At least four weeks and only if incisions are healed to take a bath, go in the pool. 8 -10 weeks to start swimming, they'll evaluate at my second follow up.

Thanks