Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How Long After Surgery Until I Can Swim



Recommended Posts

How long until I can swim? I feel like it's inch a silly question to call the clinic about.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I was told 6 weeks. I had the band the end of July, live in a condo with a pool and couldn't use the pool. That sucked. Call your doctor because every one of them has different rules. If you have other questions, make a list.

How are you feeling?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Pretty good other than anxious to swim

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Pretty good other than anxious to swim

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have a hot tub and Dr said the incision had to be totally healed up.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

please never think any question is to silly to ask your dr...i asked a really silly question that would make you laff

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

please never think any question is to silly to ask your dr...i asked a really silly question that would make you laff

you now need to share the silly question!!!!!!!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Check with your doctor but you wanna make sure the incisions are healed first dont wanna risk getting bacteria in them and cause an infection!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You also don't want to fill up with pool water! :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I got the ok to swim las my Friday. So I started Monday. Feels good.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×