Question 1

when can i go swimming after having a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Six weeks: Obviously you would want to get a specific answer from your surgeon but about 4-6 weeks is a typical restriction to give the incisions time to heal.

Question 2

i had a hysterectomy in the 21 of july am i able to go swimming now and do i need to wait an additional 6 weeks before sex  ?

Accepted Answer

Post hysterectomy: Best to ask these questions to your surgeon who operated on you, as he knows exactly what was done.

Question 3

i had a histerectomy in march it's been 8 weeks is it ok to start taking baths and go swimming? haven't seen dr yet for post op he's been out of offic

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Ask your doctor: As a general rule the incisions are well healed at 8 weeks and its ok to take baths and go swimming.  Its always best to consult with your doctor as your situation may differ in some way from usual.

Question 4

how soon can i go swimming after having a baby? i had a baby 3 weeks ago, i'm not bleeding any & if i do its just spotting.

Accepted Answer

Check with OB: You should be able to go swimming at this point, but i would check with your OB first.

Question 5

when can i go swimming after receiving a pacemaker ?

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Ask your implanter.: There are too many variables to give an overall accurate answer in all settings.
From the skin wound standpoint, as soon as they say you can immerse it in a bathtub, you could swim.

For a new pacemaker  implant, you cannot raise your arm above your head until the wires heal in place; typically after a month. This would impact the reach for most swimming strokes.  Ask your cardiologist.

Question 6

can i go swimming after a stent comes out it's been a week?

Accepted Answer

See details: A stent removed from where in the body? It should generally be safe to swim but you should ask the doctor who removed the stent.

Question 7

when can i go swimming after cataract surgery?

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Depends: It really depends on your surgeon and the surgical technique.  I use no stitches and usually advise my patients that they cannot go swimming for two weeks following cataract surgery.

Question 8

can i go swimming without using a tampon?

Accepted Answer

When not on a period: The only time a woman needs a tampon when swimming is during her menstrual periods (about 1/5 of the year). The rest of the time, no tampon is needed. A pregnant woman should not need a tampon. A woman not worried about blood staining her swimsuit or clothing does not need a tampon when swimming in a river, lake, or ocean because the amount of water is infinitely larger than the amount of blood.

Question 9

how soon can you go swimming after having threadworm?

Accepted Answer

Threadworms (UK): Known as pinworms in the us. Pinworm infections are rarely spread through the use of swimming pools (unless heavly infested with e. Vermicularis). Re-infection rate is high & all close contacts should be simultaneously treated. Frequent hand washing and clipping the nails, as well as washing of bedding and clothing will help minimize rate of re-infection.

Question 10

can i go swimming with threadworms? and if not when can i?

Accepted Answer

Get treated: You may go swimming and the risk of transmission is minimal. However, you should get treated as the treatment is simple and effective. Please see your doctor for a prescription medication. You may consult this site for information.

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I had a histerectomy in march it's been 8 weeks is it ok to start taking baths and go swimming? haven't seen dr yet for post op he's been out of offic

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