To anyone who has had the surgery who swims or does water aerobics, how long did you wait till you got back in the pool?

Yes I know you have to wait till everything is healed so you can get in the pool, & yes I know everyone is different. my Surgeon says that he would like me to wait a month, the physical therapist said 8-12 weeks. I enjoy doing both & I also know when my body hurts to stop. any advise? I am just trying to figure out a plan, plans change & things arise.

Thanks.

I haven't been back to the pool since surgery, but my surgeon actually told me it was okay to do so the day he released me from the hospital. Said I didn't need to wait. My incisions were glued, so I don't know if that makes a difference or what.

I was back in the pool at 4 weeks. I don't know why your PT would say 8-12 weeks, usually they are encouraging you to get in the water ASAP. All incisions need to be closed, not oozing and not be infected before you go back in a public pool. This is for your and the other people's safety.

That helps a lot. I was thinking when I felt I could I would. The PT said something about recovery, but I quit listening after she said that. I think she wants people to go to her class. Either way I figure I'm the only one who knows what my limitations are. I also know to wait till no incisions are open. I just find such peace in the water.

I love being in the water, swimming and water aerobics. My surgeon said 2 to 4 weeks depending on how quickly my incisions healed. They were healed by 1 week but I waited until 4 just to be safe. 8 weeks doesn't seem necessary.