Pre surgery I swam 3 times a week and I’ve had mixed advice from BCN and surgeon about when I can restart. Although my wounds are well healed I’m just worried about whether I’ll do any harm to the bits I can’t see ! I’ll be 6 weeks post surgery in a few days time. I think I’ll be starting radiotherapy in a few weeks’ time so it would be nice to get back into the pool before then as I’ve heard it’s maybe not great to swim when the skin is irritated from radiotherapy.
I’d love advice from any other swimmers ! Thank you
Hi. Sorry that you haven’t had a reply yet. You may find it helpful to talk this through with one of our specialists on the free helpline, 0808 800 6000.
Alternatively you can post a question on the Ask Our Nurses area of the Forum.
Another possibility could be to post in an area where other people may be able to help: Exercise can continue
I truly hope you are able to get some answers soon.
Best wishes,
Chloe
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Hi I was told I could resume all exercise gently at 6 weeks post op. As the sea is my only option I didn’t resume swimming due to the infection risk as I started Kadcyla post surgery. I was also told that swimming would really have helped with the Lymphoedema I developed in my boob post radiotherapy x
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Thank you. I’m sorry you weren’t able to swim and that you developed lymphoedema.
I think I’ll have a go in the pool again next week when I’m six weeks on. X
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