swimming

[restrict2008 0]

I searched for info on this, but couldnt find anything. I am 3 weeks post op- when can i start swimming? I am afraid that the Water may infect my incisions.

[selisejohnson 0]

i was told 6-8 weeks by my doc

[whosyadaddy 0]

Pretty much as soon as your incisions are 'dry' and healed over. I started back after 3 weeks.

[destiny79 0]

no bath for 4-6 week so I am guessing swimming is the same contact your Doctors to make sure it has a lot to do with what time of stiches you have or glue

[Wheetsin 714]

Unless you're in open Water infection shouldn't be too much concern in the pool (heavy chlorine), but you will want to be careful outside & right around it. I was advised to wait 6 weeks before swimming for exercise, and 4 for leisure.

[restrict2008 0]

thanks, folks, i figured it would be 6 weeks. I am not sure I trust my doctor (story for a different thread) so I wanted to hear what you all thought.