When can you swim/bath tub

[mxpxchik11 48]

I just was wondering what everyone heard as for when they could go swimming. I don't know if I was told and I was wondering how long I should wait?

[Paul Bahr 73]

I've always been told you're good to go when your incisions are completely healed and all of the scabs have fallen off.

[blizair09 3,250]

I do hydrotherapy (essentially a steam bath) at my spa several times a week. The NP told me to wait 2 weeks post-op to resume doing it. I assume swimming would be a similar timeline, although with the chlorine, it might be different. The best thing to do is ask your team.

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

1 hour ago, mxpxchik11 said:

I just was wondering what everyone heard as for when they could go swimming. I don't know if I was told and I was wondering how long I should wait?

Ask your Dr, your Dr will tell you, but at least 6 weeks.

[teacupnosaucer 445]

I went once my incisions were healed and the scabs were falling off. 4 weeks out. I probably started a little earlier than was ideal but I couldn't stand waiting to get back into the pool again! I need my laps for my mental health. Your surgeon will have a timeline they prefer to stick to. I hear between 4 and 6 weeks generally, depending on the surgeon.