Of course I will ask him Monday at my first post-op appointment, and follow what he says. But I miss my Aqua Zumba class (and the hot tub afterwards)!

I think 6 weeks, even if it is your own hot tub/pool it is quite awhile. But, considering it is not your own, it would have to be when your incisions are healed.

Six weeks. Don't worry, it will go by faster than you think. Not being able to get in the pool was one of the hardest things I went through in the beginning.

You will get instructions when you're released, but it's good to write down any questions you have and ask your doctor at your preop appointment.

I was allowed to shower on day 3. No immersion until all incisions were completely scab free. With my removal, I had one incision that weeped a bt for about 8 weeks, so no hot tub!

Edited March 21, 201412 yr by Bandarella

I don't know about swimming but I take a Jacuzzi every night and I had to stay out of it for 2 months. it was hell. it was the only thing I complained about when I saw the doctor.