How long do I need to wait to go white water rafting after Septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery?

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I am about to have septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery on July 7... how long should I wait before I can participate in vigorous activities again? I want to go white water rafting around the first week of September but don't know if that is too soon. Should this be alright or do I need to wait?

Amy K Hsu, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear jordanholcomb~Thank you for your question. After septoplasy and turbinate reduction,  I usually tell patients to avoid strenuous activity for two weeks, primarily because of the potential for bleeding.   If you are also having a rhinoplasty, then I would recommend waiting longer because of the risk of being hit in the nose while you are still healing.  Please check with your surgeon for specific recommendations.Best wishes for your surgery and recovery!Sincerely,Amy Hsu

Garrett H. Bennett, MD · Answer

You really only need to wait about 3 weeks to do whatever you want after septoplasty. You want to make sure your nose is healed and the mucosa has no defects. There are cases of ameba in fresh water causing serious infections and there is no reason to take a chance. Since you are 8 weeks out you should be fine.

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