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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?
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2002 - 42 degree curve (top) and 38 degree curve (bottom)
2003 - 43 degree curve (top) and 37 degree curve (bottom)
2007 - 46 degree curve (top) and 48 degree curve (bottom)
Anterior/Posterior surgery 17th of July and 31st of July 2007 and 2.5 cm's taller -
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.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 2004
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It'll be almost the end of summer before i can actually go for a swim while all my friends are enjoying their swims2002 - 42 degree curve (top) and 38 degree curve (bottom)
2003 - 43 degree curve (top) and 37 degree curve (bottom)
2007 - 46 degree curve (top) and 48 degree curve (bottom)
Anterior/Posterior surgery 17th of July and 31st of July 2007 and 2.5 cm's tallerComment
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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,
Roseann2001 T-sp 58* L-sp 55*
2007 T-sp 64* L-sp 67*
Surgery Dec. 21 2007
Posterior fusion T3 to L3Comment
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I wasn't allowed to swim until 6 months post op.Double 63(T)/75(L) deg curve with big sideways shift - Surgery in UK on 8th February 2006.
Post op 30(T)/33(L)
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