I was told that my incisions had to be healed .. Completely .. For me it was about 5 weeks. My surgery was in Fe . But we will in Florida a d have a community heated pool . I really missed it as until recently swimming and aqua jogging were my main source of activity . I had to start walk which K now do 3 1/2 to 5 miles a day. Since it is so hot here now I get up by 5:30 am to walk . When finish I get protein drinks before heading to the pool.. Spend at least an hour there before returning home for lunch .. I take bottle of frozen water and sit it by the pool and do take sips while in the pool.