so Im waiting on my dr to call me back .. in the mean time.. does anyone know how long before I can get in the pool? My surgery was June 9 and my incisions are really scabbed over and almost falling off.. they just itch a lot now. I know i will need to cover them with surgical tape under my bathing suit but... I WANT TO GET IN THE WATER!!!! At least just get in and out quick when I get too hot from laying out in the sun tanning!

Water borne bacteria (which public pools still have plenty of despite chlorination) and irritation are the bug-a-boos about swimming after ANY surgery. I'd say 4 to 6 weeks but check with your doc first

I too am a swimmer and just this spring I was able to join our adult wellness center because I turned 50. I swim at least 3 times a week and love it! It's strange, I get bored instantaneously when walking the track, working out on a weight machine or peddling a stationary bike, this despite being surrounded by interesting looking people and a picture window looking out on a garden, but I can go for 1 1/2 hours in a pool looking at little more than the tiles on the bottom - the time just flies by!

Hope you get to take the plunge soon!

Dr just called back and said I can get in the pool! I didn't think I could bc im still a week from making 1 month! Dr knows best I guess! thank u!