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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Transplant Discussion => Topic started by: lainiepop on July 19, 2012, 10:08:36 AM
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A question about swimming! I'm 7wks post transplant & at some point soon would like to take my baby girl to mum & baby Water classes as my son Starts school Sep. However when discussing exercise with my neph she said don't swim in public pools as they're full of germs & easy to pick up infections from them. Tbh i wasn't bothered as i don't overly like swimming but been thin King more about it & wondering is thai just for first 6 mths or year or forever?!
So i thought you guys would know! Thanks in advance!
Marie
oh & is swimming in Sea out as well? Not much chance of that in England tho anyway! Last time i swam in sea was on honeymoon 7 yrs ago in Bahamas lol!
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I swim with a fistula and never had a problem with infection. I have no idea for a transplant though if more precaution is needed. Hopefully someone can help you.
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I was told no swimming in lakes, too much bacteria. We live very near Lake Erie and have a boat. But, I was told pools with proper chemicals are fine (public pools must meet certain standards) and swimming in the ocean is also fine because of the salt water. I have not been swimming yet, but hope to.
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I was told that transplant patients should only swim in the ocean and in private, well-maintained pools. No rivers, lakes, public pools, etc. I did swim/wade in Lake Michigan two weeks ago, but we were on a trip and it was 95 degrees. I generally try to behave myself.
My parents brought a home last year and it came with a pool. It is very nice to be able to use it. As a funny bonus - the pool is kidney shape! :lol;
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I remember going for a swim post tx, but I don't think I would do that 7 wks post tx. Your immune-system might not be strong enough yet. I would wait quite a bit longer, I wouldn't risk ik. Is it really worth it?
love Cas
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My center says no lakes no rivers. I'm ok in properly chlorinated pools, public or private. Before dialysis, with my first transplant, I swam all the time. I did not have problems. But I would just take my doc's advice.
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I was always told the same... Only private pools & oceans when I had my first transplant. All other areas can be an infection waiting to happen. Your lucky to have a kidney I wouldn't take any chances.. you dont know what is in the other lakes, rivers, etc. Still enjoy your summer & good luck with your kidney! :)
~ Marna
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I wouldn't go swimming now anyway i meant in future obviously won't be again hubby will have to take kids I don't mind cause i hate Swimming messes my hair lol! & i wouldn't swim in a lake anyway too cold & germ y lol x
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Well I've been "swimming" in the lake at my sister's cottage - if you count wading from the pontoon to a chair in the water as swimming. The adults drink and sit in the shade of the overhanging trees while the kids jump from the rope swing. I figure that's safe enough, since I don't even get my shorts wet. I don't think I'd intentionally dunk myself though - and so far, I haven't tipped my kayak.