How long before surgeon let you swim/hot tub?

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Of course I will ask him Monday at my first post-op appointment, and follow what he says. But I miss my Aqua Zumba class (and the hot tub afterwards)!

[kll724 3,055]

I think 6 weeks, even if it is your own hot tub/pool it is quite awhile. But, considering it is not your own, it would have to be when your incisions are healed.

[PrettyThick1 1,860]

Six weeks. Don't worry, it will go by faster than you think. Not being able to get in the pool was one of the hardest things I went through in the beginning.

[Bandarella 223]

You will get instructions when you're released, but it's good to write down any questions you have and ask your doctor at your preop appointment.

I was allowed to shower on day 3. No immersion until all incisions were completely scab free. With my removal, I had one incision that weeped a bt for about 8 weeks, so no hot tub!

Edited March 21, 2014 by Bandarella

[terrydumont46 1,954]

I don't know about swimming but I take a Jacuzzi every night and I had to stay out of it for 2 months. it was hell. it was the only thing I complained about when I saw the doctor.