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I was swimming two-three times a week prior to surgery. For those of you who swim - any estimate of when you returned to the pool after surgery?
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Hi Zoee, as far as my surgeon was concerned, the incision had to be completely healed -- right now I have two floating stitches that are trying to make their way out, so he won't release me to swimming or baths until they come out and have been out for awhile.Dolores A
June 4, 2009 Anterior L3 - S1
June 8, 2009 Posterior T4 - Pelvis
Mark Agulnick, MD FAAOS
NY Spine & Scoliosis Center -
Hi Zoee,
I was released for swimming at three months post-op. I hope your pool is nice and warm, 90 degrees at least. It will feel so good.
SallyDiagnosed with severe lumbar scoliosis at age 65.
Posterior Fusion L2-S1 on 12/4/2007. age 67
Anterior Fusion L3-L4,L4-L5,L5-S1 on 12/19/2007
Additional bone removed to decompress right side of L3-L4 & L4-L5 on 4/19/2010
New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
Dr. Frank F. Rands735.photobucket.com/albums/ww360/butterflyfive/
"In God We Trust" Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God. Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.Comment
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I was told I could walk around the pool at about 3 months...I did try doing a few strokes at about 4 months but it was too painful yet. Floating did feel great though!
Always Smilin'
Colleen
1982 fused T2-L1
pre op 45 - post op 33 (left thoracic)
pre op 53 - post op 18 (right thoracic)
recheck 2006
right thoracic 57
lower lumbar 34
surgical revision April 28,2009
revision T3-L1; new fusion L1-L4
unsure of degrees at this pointComment
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I swam and snorkelled on holiday at 6 months post op. I felt awkward and was told I looked awkward, especially snorkelling. I found it easier to "stand" in the water (with flippers on) and look down rather than float/swim on my stomach. Getting back into the boat was even more difficult and I ended up with bruises. Finally I stuck my feet in the air and someone in the boat pulled off my flippers. Yes, I was a snorkelling newbie.
Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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Hi everyone,
sorry to ask this question here due to the fact that its in regards to swimming, but does anyone know if and when you are allowed to ride and excercise bike?Vali
44 years young! now 45
Surgery - June 1st, 2009
Dr David Hall - Adelaide Spine Clinic
St. Andrews Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
Pre-op curve - 58 degree lumbar
Post -op - 5 degrees
T11 - S1 Posterior
L4/5 - L5/S1 Anterior FusionComment
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My son was told he could go in the pool at about 3 weeks post-op. The Dr. said he could walk around in the water and try to float but no flip turns yet. When he went in the water so soon after the op, it felt awkward and he didn't like it so he didn't try it again until about 6 weeks post-op and then he liked being in the water.
He was allowed to ride an exercise bike at around 3 mos. post-op but not a real bike for a few more months in case of falls.Laurie
Mother of Alexander & Zachary:
Alex is 16 years old and in the 11th grade. He has congenital scoliosis due to a hemivertebrae at T10. Wore a TLSO brace for 3 1/2 years. Pre-op curves were T45 & L65; curves post-op are approx. T31 & L34. Had a posterior spinal fusion from T8 to L3 on 7/12/07 at age 12. Doing great now in so many ways, but still working on improving posture.
Zach is 13 years old and very energetic.Comment
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I'm 6 month post op and have fun in the water but still find actually "swimming" (doing strokes, laps, etc...) a little too difficult but I notice I am getting better and am able to do more and more each time!Age 25 at time of correction
Sergery March 6th, 2009
T4 to L4Comment
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That's good to know chello! Spring is upon us here downunder and it's already warm enough for swimming. I look forward to experiencing that improvement.
Surgery March 3, 2009 at almost 58, now 63.
Dr. Askin, Brisbane, Australia
T4-Pelvis, Posterior only
Osteotomies and Laminectomies
Was 68 degrees, now 22 and pain freeComment
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When swimming, try breadtdtroke. It is easier on the spine as there is no rotation involved with the stroke. When you do waterwalking, chest deep gives you the best workout. Leg lifts to the front, side, and back are good exercises for the low back and are much easier in the water! I go to a therapy pool 4 times a week. The 90 degrees water feels great.T12- L5 fusion 1975 - Rochester, NY
2002 removal of bottom of rod and extra fusion
3/1/11 C5-C6 disc replacement
Daughter - T7 - L3 fusion 2004Comment
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The only biking I do now is the recumbant bike. A regular bike requires you to lean forward and bend at the same time, which I don't do.Chris
A/P fusion on June 19, 2007 at age 52; T10-L5
Pre-op thoracolumbar curve: 70 degrees
Post-op curve: 12 degrees
Dr. Boachie-adjei, HSS, New YorkComment
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