information after implantation

[frank66665]

making the implant today, how long will it take to go to the beach and swim?

[newbie443]

Doctors differ a bit so you need to ask yours. My discharged instructions advised not to take baths or enter any bodies of water for a period of time that I do not remember. I would also think you would wait until you are cycling and deflating. Mostly though you want the incision completely healed to prevent the chance of infection. So that depends on you a bit and how fast you heal.

[Wiggles123]

Depending on scar healing at least 5 or 6 weeks. My last time was 5 weeks.

[martinh]

My Doctor said 6 weeks for healing including sex. I lasted 5 weeks before giving the revision a work out.

[MK1965]

For me, it was6 weeks both times; after virgin implant in 9/2018 and revision 12/2020.
I followed instructions to the letter.
Recovered fast after both implants.
MK

[frank66665]

For me, it was6 weeks both times; after virgin implant in 9/2018 and revision 12/2020.
I followed instructions to the letter.
Recovered fast after both implants.
MK

Mk1965 why did you have to do the revision after 2 years?

[MK1965]

For me, it was6 weeks both times; after virgin implant in 9/2018 and revision 12/2020.
I followed instructions to the letter.
Recovered fast after both implants.
MK

Mk1965 why did you have to do the revision after 2 years?

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My first implant was not installed properly. I had cross over.
My proximal right tube ended up in left crus.
MK

[Lost Sheep]

making the implant today, how long will it take to go to the beach and swim?

Depends on how long it takes for you to get to the beach. If you live in Malibu, maybe a few minutes. In Kansas, a day or so.

I would not let ANY non-sterile water touch me until my incision(s) were COMPLETELY healed! Pools, hot tubs, rivers, ocean, nothing. Even my own shower or tub, neither.

I would say at least six weeks or longer just to be safe. Examine your incision(s), or have someone else do it to be absolutely certain your skin is water-tight and presents a bacteria-proof barrier to all intrusions. But I am a cautious guy. Not so much that I wear suspenders and belt, but considering the downside of an infection, discretion is the better part of valor.

An infection taking hold at three weeks may be a low-probability event, but it is a HIGH-consequence event.

[Old Guy]

At least 6 weeks. Your doctor will check the stitches and incision to ensure all is healed before you're allowed baths or swimming. Don't push it, too soon is one good way to get an infection.

[frank66665]

making the implant today, how long will it take to go to the beach and swim?

Depends on how long it takes for you to get to the beach. If you live in Malibu, maybe a few minutes. In Kansas, a day or so.

I would not let ANY non-sterile water touch me until my incision(s) were COMPLETELY healed! Pools, hot tubs, rivers, ocean, nothing. Even my own shower or tub, neither.

I would say at least six weeks or longer just to be safe. Examine your incision(s), or have someone else do it to be absolutely certain your skin is water-tight and presents a bacteria-proof barrier to all intrusions. But I am a cautious guy. Not so much that I wear suspenders and belt, but considering the downside of an infection, discretion is the better part of valor.

An infection taking hold at three weeks may be a low-probability event, but it is a HIGH-consequence event.

Thanks, so I don't even have to wash?