swimming after avr

[mummywoo1978]

Hi looking for advice on how long My son should wait before going in the swimming pool. We are hoping to get away for a few nights and he will be 6 and half weeks post op. Just wondered if this was too soon to have a little dip (obviously wont be doing lengths). Thanks

[mummywoo1978]

Oh and he is 15 years old

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

The BHF and NHS guidelines are that you can return to swimming at 12 weeks subject to the breastbone and the wound having healed, and getting the OK from your GP/cardiologist.

[mummywoo1978 in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks for the info.

[Calliope153]

So glad you;ve posted again - I've often wondered how your son got on after your earlier posts. Sounds like it all went well. Best wishes as he continues to recover.

[mummywoo1978 in reply to Calliope153]

Hi thanks for your reply. He is doing ok. He had a set back with a pericardium effusion and another stay in hosp. He's ok now though. Taking each day as it comes.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Glad to hear it is going well - it came back to me after reading Calliope's post. Being much younger than the usual person here I was wondering if he is getting or going to have rehab?

[mummywoo1978 in reply to MichaelJH]

No one has mentioned rehab to us yet. He is seeing his specialist on 4th september so I will ask her.

[Ianc2]

Slightly early for rehab, the breastbone has to heal first.