swimming

[******** 397]

I know this was discussed in another thread but I am curious of the average time it takes everyone's body to heal to submerge yourself in Water. I know everyone is different but I was hoping to find out everyone's individual experience. I wanna buy a pool pass but not sure If it will be worth it. Surgery is may 23rd

[sharonintx 1,275]

Normally after 3-4 weeks your Dr should clear you for the pool.

[No game 14,436]

What did they say in the other thread that you read about this already?

[******** 397]

One person said 4 weeks another said 2 or 3 months i think...so 3 months would bring me into after swimming season so I was just trying to get averages

[Webchickadee 716]

I've heard about 6 weeks as an average number in other online discussions. My surgeon didn't say much on this subject (though I didn't actually ask him, so not his fault!).

I did shower the day after surgery, so clearly getting Water into the wound was not an issue for me. That being said, it's not nearly the same as getting into a public pool with chlorine and other chemicals!

I guess it also depends on how quickly you heal; whether you have drains post-op (which can take a bit longer to fully close), etc.

I'm going to guess that 6-8 weeks is a reasonable time frame, with the possibility of it being sooner!

[NikkiV1986 121]

I was clear to get in the pool after 2 weeks. Ask your surgeon!

[ruthie35 16]

My surgery was may 23 2012. I was in our private club pool in 3 weeks!!!!! It's totally safe and good exercise gentle on us after surgery.

[clove 4]

My surgeon said no baths or pool for 6 weeks.