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lainiepop
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« on: July 19, 2012, 10:08:36 AM »
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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« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2012, 10:36:47 AM »
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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« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2012, 12:21:06 PM »
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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« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2012, 12:29:36 PM »
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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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2012, 04:25:13 PM »
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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« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2012, 07:29:43 PM »
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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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2012, 08:19:42 PM »
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!  :)
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- 1995 - 12 yrs old found out my kidneys were both failing
- 1996 - Dec. 3 I received my 1st kidney transplant at age 13, after 7/mths on the waiting list
- 2005 - In Aug. transplant failed after 9.5 years, had to have a nephrectomy due to being very ill & massive hypertension
           - End of Aug. 1st time on dialysis
- 2006 - Had my fistula placed & ready to go
- 2010 - My little Miracle was born 6/mths into the pregnancy, weighing 2.4 lbs & 13.25 in long
          - Found out my PRA is 100% & I have antibodies that CAN'T be decreased
- 2013 - Oct. 2nd  *** I finally received my kidney!!! ***
          - Dec. 3rd I had 3.5 parathyroids removed, due to them interfering w/my new kidney.
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« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2012, 11:00:30 PM »
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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1982 - born with one imperfect kidney and no bladder, parents told i would not survive
1984 - urostomy op
1990 - bladder built out of colon
2007 - birth of son, gfr fall from 3O to 26
July2011 - birth of prem daughter, gfr 17%
August2011 - gfr drop to 10%
29th May2012 - RECEIVED KIDNEY 4/6 match from my wonderful dad !
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« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2012, 09:00:27 AM »
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.
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