swimming pool restriction

[thatDEgirl 1]

I did a search but was unable to find an answer, my apologies if this has already been asked.

I plan to ask my surgeon at my pre-op appt, but were any of you told to stay out of swimming pools after the surgery and for how long? The pool is so relaxing to me, that I hope I don't have to stay out too long if any.

Thanks!

[Lynn42 8]

Hi,

My surgery sites were healing well and my doctor gave me the go ahead to swim after 10 days.

Lynn

[AppleBottom 0]

Hello!

My surgeon requested that I wait three weeks before taking a bath or swimming in a pool! He tends to be very conservative and airs on the side of caution.

[brookepanda 0]

I asked this yesterday at my consultation because I too am a big fan of the swimming pool :biggrin:

And my surgeon said to wait 3 weeks to be safe, to make sure everything is healed up properly....

[SanDiegoPhotog 0]

My first apptmt after being released from the hospital was 4 weeks post-op. At that apptmt, my doc said I could swim . .. but then, I hadn't asked him if I could do it any sooner.

[Carrie D. 0]

Mine said to wait until the scabs came off of the incisions...they used glue on mine. I waited and got clearance to swim at my 2 week post op visit.

[Trishadish 0]

Wow, my surgeon must be extremely conservative...I was told no sooner than 6-8 weeks after surgery. I've been counting down with just 9 more days to go!

[neverB4 2]

Two most important things:

1. Make sure your incisions are healed and not infected.

2. Don't overdue the swimming. Listen to your body.

I started about 5wks based on my incisions. No problems. LUV my pool!!

[MarylandMommy 0]

I am not allowed until the scabs come off my incisions....mine were glued. I will say it will probably be about 2 week.

[*susan* 1,709]

Mine was the same, my incisions had to be completely healed as well. I believe it was about 3 weeks.

[lalaredd 0]

My dr. said 3 weeks.

[Blaze21 5]

I was told no full baths or swimming for a month after surgery.

[Kat56 0]

My Doctor told me that I would have to wait four weeks.

Kat

[thatDEgirl 1]

Thanks for all the replies! I asked my surgeon yesterday at my pre-op and he said that when he clears me for showers which is usually 1 week post op, I could get in the pool or ocean (no ponds, lakes, etc) to float. No*swimming* till about 3-4 weeks post-op for fear of injuring something in there.

[Susie Girl 75 0]

My Doc told me 8 days post op that swimming was ok...

I went in the pool over the weekend and was fine... the scabs are coming off the incision, but they were starting to peel off a little before I went swimming... I guess everybody's doctor is different....