Swimming

[Shell Bell 612 3]

Does anyone know when you can swim again. And what will it do if you go swimming to early? I'm 3 weeks post op today. Thanks

[lisaBme 46]

As soon as all of your incisions are healed. I LOVE swimming!!

[Shirley Shirley Parr 20]

Yes, me, too! I started Water aerobics after my incisions healed.

[leiaD 62]

As soon as all of your incisions are healed. I LOVE swimming!!

And how do you know if they are healed? Is that something your doctor tells you? I already did my 1 week post op and my one month comes after my vacation, and I was wondering if I should avoid swimming while on vacation

[leiaD 62]

As soon as all of your incisions are healed. I LOVE swimming!!

And how do you know if they are healed? Is that something your doctor tells you? I already did my 1 week post op and my one month comes after my vacation, and I was wondering if I should avoid swimming while on vacation

[lisaBme 46]

I would think if they are closed? You definitely don't want any bacteria getting in there!

[Joann454 1,329]

And how do you know if they are healed? Is that something your doctor tells you? I already did my 1 week post op and my one month comes after my vacation, and I was wondering if I should avoid swimming while on vacation

Depends on the Dr. I was cleared to swim at six weeks but he said if I felt well I could do it sooner. My incisions were all healed (no scabs, completely closed). My concern is the fatigue. I tire fast and hard! I'll be swimming next week at seven weeks!
How far along will you be when you're on vacation? Pool, lake, or ocean swimming?

[leiaD 62]

Depends on the Dr. I was cleared to swim at six weeks but he said if I felt well I could do it sooner. My incisions were all healed (no scabs, completely closed). My concern is the fatigue. I tire fast and hard! I'll be swimming next week at seven weeks!
How far along will you be when you're on vacation? Pool, lake, or ocean swimming?

I will be a month post op by the time my vacation comes. Going to the Cayman Islands do a little bit of ocean and pool swimming. If I can't, I can't.... my health is more important. But I do feel like my trip is a waste lol can't eat, drink, and possibly not swim. My surgery was suppose to be earlier, but yeah....

[Joann454 1,329]

I will be a month post op by the time my vacation comes. Going to the Cayman Islands do a little bit of ocean and pool swimming. If I can't, I can't.... my health is more important. But I do feel like my trip is a waste lol can't eat, drink, and possibly not swim. My surgery was suppose to be earlier, but yeah....

If your incisions are closed and all healed (which they should be at a month out) I can't see an issue. Just don't go out far (maybe you could wear Water wings [emoji23]).
Stay hydrated and plop your chair at the water's edge! I do hope you can have fun even though no eating and drinking. There's always shopping!

[lisaBme 46]

The salt Water is good for the healing process!

[chryss 61]

While salt Water is good for healing Ocean water in the summer time is not good for healing. The waters temps get in to the 80's/90's and breed bacteria. I live in South Florida on an island on the Gulf of Mexico. Every summer someone dies from swimming in the ocean with a cut. I am also 3 weeks post op and I will swim in my pool once my scans are gone but I'm going to avoid the ocean for a couple months.

[leiaD 62]

While salt Water is good for healing Ocean water in the summer time is not good for healing. The waters temps get in to the 80's/90's and breed bacteria. I live in South Florida on an island on the Gulf of Mexico. Every summer someone dies from swimming in the ocean with a cut. I am also 3 weeks post op and I will swim in my pool once my scans are gone but I'm going to avoid the ocean for a couple months.

Well that's scary..... maybe the pool at the hotel ....

[Shell Bell 612 3]

Thanks for the advice everyone! My scars are closed but still puffy. I might just float on my raft around the pool and put my feet in! I am just excited cause I think I can get into my swimsuit again!

[Ksinger522 16]

And how do you know if they are healed? Is that something your doctor tells you? I already did my 1 week post op and my one month comes after my vacation, and I was wondering if I should avoid swimming while on vacation

One dr told me 2 weeks and the other told me a month. I am just going by the one month to play it safe.

[travelergirl 142]

My surgeon cleared me for swimming or baths at my 2 week appointment.
I had dermabond glue covering my sutures.

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