Swimming

[Tez666]

Was just wondering when its safe to go swimming again after heart bypass , when will it be ok for stitches and chlorine in water.

[SheldonC]

I would say when your Cardiologist says it's ok! No one here can/should answer such a question. Without knowing your full medical history and current state of recovery it would be wrong to do so.

[HeartofLondon]

After the op you'll get a timetable when you can start doing things. They want you back to normal as quickly as possible. Your post op physio will advise you about swimming. Remember you'll have a red scar for a few months.

[SheldonC in reply to HeartofLondon]

Did you get a timetable and actually have a post op physio? My OHS was pre Covid and I never even heard of either!

[Deserrol]

Nobody on this forum can advise you. Speak to your GP or your cardio rehab team.

[Tez666]

Thanks guys

[gilreid1]

NHS recommend 12 to 16 weeks after open heart surgery. But always check with your cardio team as everyone is different. You also mention stitches? I did not have any after I left hospital drain wound stitches where removed the day I was allowed home. Take care

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Dear Tez666

Well done in getting through your bypass and all that means.

Its great that you feel strong enough to return to swimming, a fantastic exercise that will help later with your recovery,

I say later because although I’m not medically trained I would feel that this is to early to put the strain on your sternum.

Your heart team will answer your question I just hope that your not to disappointed with their answer.

As for your stitches if they were anything like mine they dissolved over a period, with out being gross they sort of went crisp and fell off.

Good luck with it all and take care, walk before run { God I hate that saying }

[Tez666]

Thanks