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August 14th, 2010
It's been 1.5 months since my husband's open incision appendectomy the incision seems to have sealed, there's dry scab tissue over it, but is it completely safe for him to go swimming yet?
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replied April 14th, 2011
Hello, and thank you for your medical question on e Health Forum.

Yes it is absolutely safe for swimming as the scar has healed and has a dry scab over it.

I hope this helps.


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