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I had my appendix removed last march 20, 2013. how long should i wait to go swimming? thanks. :)
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To be asked to Doc: 5 or 6 weeks are adequate time but you want to be sure that the wound or the entrance point for the laparoscopic form is well sealed and healed. If there is an issue of wound infecion than you don't want to go swimming.
Answered 1/15/2016
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