Almost 4 months post-op

[Cina2005]

I asked my doctor if i could go swimming but i have to wait when i go back for my check up early next year. If i went now, I'd be sore etc, but it'll be the end of summer once i can finally go. What did anyone do around this time after their operations?

[rainbow2010]

When you do get to go swimming, you have to go slow. If the water is choppy, it hurts my back. I go to a therapy pool where they keep the water real warm. I only go when there are no classes so I don't get bounced around. You can get jarred when in the water and that is probably why your doctor wants you to wait.

[Cina2005]

It'll be almost the end of summer before i can actually go for a swim while all my friends are enjoying their swims

[rosie1108]

I swim alot, and asked my surgeon, who told me that I cannot go swimming, go in a pool or hot tub for at least 6 months due to the risk of infection and exposure to chemicals in public pools.

i'm not sure, but I'm guessing it is the same reason.
Hope this helps,
Roseann

[Pips]

I wasn't allowed to swim until 6 months post op.