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Getting in pool
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06-26-2011, 09:04 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 13
Hysterectomy: June 13th, 2011
Surgery Type: TLH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Getting in pool
I am 13 days post op and really want to get in the pool. I don't want to swim, just get in for a few minutes. What are your thoughts? My pool is an above ground pool and is salt water and not chlorine, will this make a difference? I'm doing great in all other areas, but looking at the pool in killing me!!
Heather
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06-26-2011, 09:20 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 189
Hysterectomy: June 6th, 2011
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Getting in pool
I also have an above ground pool (chlorine) and was told by my doctor to wait at leat 6 weeks to swim due to the vaginal cuff stitches needing to heal. Same with taking a bath or getting in the hot tub. "Nothing in the vagina for 6 weeks" includes water. However, if you kept your cervix, it may be different for you. I've also seen different doctors provide different answers to this question, so it's always best to call your doctor first. I know it's hard not getting in the water, but dangling your legs in or just sitting poolside is still enjoyable on a sunny day!
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06-26-2011, 04:47 PM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 266
Hysterectomy: May 17th, 2011
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Re: Getting in pool
I got into the pool for the first time on Friday the 24th. (I am right at the 6 week mark, short by just a couple of days--and I thought surely it would be okay, it is sooo hot here). I felt really good that day--got in, got out and rested, got in and did a little arm swimming (NOTHING rough or really exerting), and got out rested, and then mostly lounged and got in/out a couple of times more. I was never in water more than 5 minutes at one time. I felt really good Friday--Saturday, yuck! I felt really weird down there--kind of bloated and just sort of odd. No fever, no discharge, but definitely some pain and swelly belly. I decided to wait a little longer before getting in the pool again. I had a TAH with USO and at my 5 week appt., doctor said vaginal cuff was healing well.
Everyone's experience may vary, of course.
Dee
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