How soon can we go swimming

I was originally told 4-6 weeks post op. I had my two week appointment today and was given clearance as my incisions are completely healed over. WOOOOT! Can't wait to swim a few laps!!

She did say slow and easy, though. She doesn't want a lot of core twisting. I am thinking I will kick laps for the next week or so and see how that goes.

I was given the clear once my incisions were completely closed--usually 4 to 6 weeks if you had a bigger one from a drain. I got in the water around 4 weeks but PA told me to wait about 8 to do water aerobics class bc of the motions needed for some exercises. I do water aerobics frequently now at 4 months post op and love it!

My surgeon told me 10 days. I think I actually waited 2-3 weeks.

also, you could always put on a waterproof bandage like from NextCare just to be sure if it's just closed up.