Will Tegaderm patches really allow me to swim in the ocean and pool? (Photo)

June 7, 2017
Asked By:msbossyboots in Texas, TX

I have a small wound at the bottom of my lower right breast that needs daily packing (currently not infected). I went to wound care today and nurse says it needs weekly debridement. However, she assures me me that I will be able to swim during my Mexico vacay - in 10 days - if I used a Tegaderm patch. My PS has assured me of this too, but I'm not so sure. It seems really risky and I don't want to put myself at any more risk - this is so stressful! Any thoughts on the patch's effectiveness?

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