https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/9374/swimming-after-neck-surgeryI was wondering if anyone has any experience with resuming swimming and competition after having 2 neck vertebrae fused together. How long did you wait? How was it easing back into your workouts? The doctor recommended 3 months so of course I tried toen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/148903?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:41:31 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:f2c460ad-3ac5-46fc-8ed0-298351966bb4Former MemberI didn&#39;t have a fusion but rather an artificial disk put in instead. I didn&#39;t ask about swimming but when you have a fusion, you need those bones to knit which should take at least 6 weeks. I had a nerve that was pinched and still hurt some after surgery so I didn&#39;t want to aggravate it so I took it easy - no upper body workouts. He also would not send me to PT until the 3 month visit. In other words, take it easy - spinal surgery is a big deal! Good luck!<div style="clear:both;"></div>