So I know we were told swimming pools about 8 weeks. Our own pool around 4 weeks, but what about the beach? Any one have any info on that? I tried to google some info, but only came back with some alley doctor advice. Thanks.

I was told 4 weeks for the pool, no specification of public/private. Guess it isn't just the nutrition our doctors don't always agree on.

My instructions was no swimming (immersion in water) until my incisions had completely healed over -- no scabs or holes. That happened by my fourth week. Now if only the weather would cooperate I am cleared to swim.

Water submersion from my doctor is 3 weeks.

I went to the beach at 5 weeks & got in Ocean. No problem. I was healed over

Thanks Goldy. I'm healed and got the clear from my doc. I use to surf growing up and although I don't hit the beach everyday, I still surf and I know my daughter keeps begging me to teach her, so this is the time.

Did your surgeon clear you for surfing, too or just swimming? The reason I ask is that it seems that surfing would engage more of your abdominal muscles and would be more akin to lifting than water submersion. Just a thought since this is a time when they are trying to prevent hernias in the abdominal wall.

Well I went and hit the waves. No issues.

My surgeon said 4 weeks if my own pool or hot tub otherwise 6 weeks:)

Just saw my surgeoun this week and she said 4 weeks for pool or ocean.

Funny!! Ask 100 docs and get many different answers!! The "practice " of medicine lol ( and I'm in the medical field so I can say that!!!)