Swimming?

How long did you all wait to go swimming after surgery?

I'm 4 weeks post op today, and was going to take my daughter to the Y swimming.

My 2 week (although it i actually 5 weeks) post op appt with my surgeon isn't till next week.  All my incisions are healed.

I was told it was fine after 4 weeks as long as my incisions are healed and my fluid intake is good!

 

I asked about this before leaving the hospital...

No pool till incisions are totally healed (minimum of 2 weeks). No pool unless you can WALK in... Stairs... Ramp... So no pools with ladders for the first 6+ weeks minimum because of incisional hernia risks.

That's info given to me yesterday by my surgical team...

That`s such a perfect answer.   Thank you!   I`m going to bookmark this for two weeks post op for me and go from there.

I`ll also check with the surgical team in Ottawa, of course.

`Leaving the hospital` -- you`re home!

Well done, just well done!

mmm

 

I wanted and needed to come home yesterday... It was safe, and suited to my own situation to be coming home. Heck I even stopped at HRRH Finch to buy vitamins, and book my 1 month and there was a bit of shock from the staff and others that I was up and moving the way I was... Being home I got to nearly 46g of protein and 8 cups of fluid for day 2... Day 3 I should hit the 60-80g and 8 cups.*fingers crossed*

That's awesome!  I was also out in under 48 hours, but the protein is an ongoing problem for me!  I find it easier now that I can eat a larger variety of foods.

You are doing great!

I'm trying really hard... Hubby's on top of things too. I tell him what I need. He nudges me if I get sluggi****'s working.

My home made protein shake with 1/3rd of a scoop of powder has made me hit 54.7 g of protein. I will hit my goal today with dinner and can focus on things I like... like tea... and water... this evening.

*gentle happy dance*

I guess my goal is 15-20g per thing... ideally... when I have more diversity I am aiming for 15-30.

Perfect, thanks for your answers...guess I can go! :)

Hey there, I am I am two days past my 4 week mark and I went swimming today and yesterday.  I have found that swimming laps for close to an hour pretty much wipes me for the day but it is a good tired feeling.. however I have been using the ladder which i guess I shouldnt .. will switch to the stairs. Thanks for the info cuter w curves.. btw you are doing amazing.. I think we are getting around the same protein and I am like 4 weeks more along than you.. embarassing

*blush* No need to be embarrassed... think... stubborn, mule headed woman who MUST heal ASAP, and needs to go easy on anything pre-made. I just make things count the way I need them to, and make what I can have work so I am not in "trouble" with the Dr's or worse.

That said each day has been an adventure so far... Should be interesting to go through the other stages.

I am a tad envious about you already swimming... soon darn it *she says as she pulls up the night shirt she's wearing and looks at the tiny incisions*.