How long until swimming is allowed post op?

[sweetcheeks709 38]

Hey all, thanks in advance for the input... My question is how long post op does one have to wait until swimming is ok? I ask because my son has a soccer tournament a few hours away for a weekend and the hotel that we're staying at has an indoor pools and both my kids love Water (one is 9 and can swim alone but the other is 5 and needs some help). I know I can just sit on the sides with my feet in the water, but wasn't sure about waist high or anything. Oh yeah, I'll be just a few days short of 3 weeks post op by then. I have my preop on 10/14 so will ask the Dr then, I would just like everyone's input from here as well.

[I'mDoingIt! 88]

I had my surgery over the summer and was told 4 weeks. I think they want to be sure incisions are healed and no possibility of infection.

[Rovobay 920]

I was told 4 as well but I would check with your doctor!

[sweetcheeks709 38]

Thanks for the help! I know I'm not going to be swimming laps or anything lol

[alyce20 82]

I got to swim after my 6 week check up!

[bdcsail 72]

I have been swimming since 2.5 weeks . Surgeon said as long as no scabs and strips weren't there I was fine.

[robga999 129]

oh I so hope I can go in the pool by 4 weeks!!im going to Disney world on oct 31 and I really want to enjoy the resort too!!