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how long post op till ok to swim

Went today 18 days out then thought I didnt ask my doc

anyone else have guidance?

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    Just be sure incisions are COMPLETELY healed. Of course, too late now, lol. But, if incisions aren't completely closed then you could get infection. Mine were healed at 18 days but some aren't.

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    just have the scab/scar??

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    I was told 4 weeks but I think you will be fine :)

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    They told me 6 weeks but I went at about 2 and a half weeks. Shhh. I was visiting a friend and he had an indoor heated pool and I figured I wouldn't get many chances to swim in a pool in the Winter so I went for it haha. I just made sure my incisions were totally healed. You should be fine!

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