I guess I couldn't call it swimming, but I started aqua physical therapy at 7 weeks. Sorry I don't know how long regular swimming could be done according to my doctor. I'll have to check on that. Good luck with your surgery, Paula. Janet
Janet
61 years old--57 for surgery
Diagnosed in 1965 at age of 13--no brace
Thoracic Curve: 96 degrees to 35 degrees
Lumbar Curve: 63 degrees to 5 degrees
Surgery with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis--March 30, 2009
T-2 to Pelvis, and hopefully all posterior procedure.
All was posterior along with 2 cages and 6 osteotomies.