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How long till you can swim after surgery

Does anybody know how long till you can go in a pool after surgery?

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    Ask your doctor mine said once all wounds close on outside about two weeks

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    When I went to my 10 day post op appointment my doc said I have to wait 2 more weeks. I can't wait to get in the water.

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    I don't see him till 5 weeks out. He will prob say ok to swim then

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    My surgeon said 6 weeks out!

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    My surgeon said at three weeks, I guess everyone's different. You might want to give a call just to be sure.

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