Scaring after surgery

[sarahc27 5]

Hi I'm getting banded in July but my family and I are going on holidays in August, I'm wondering is it possible to go swimming in a pool and the beach about 2-3 after getting band. Will it affect the scars and cause infection?? Anyone have this issue??

[BandtoSleevechick 171]

I was banded in april and just got back from ocean isle , nc .. i went in the Water, pool, and sand and i seem to be okay..i am only a month out from surgery ... i would take it day by day see how you do... have fun either way!!

[sarahc27 5]

Sounds great! Thanks so much!

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Talk to your doctor to be sure. Most are ok with it as long as your incisions are totally healed, but you'll want to get his clearance first because you don't want to risk an infection.

[labwalker 1,177]

2 or 3 weeks sounds way too soon! The sutures have to be healed completely, so talk to your doctor first. If you have glued sutures, you don't want to expose them to too much Water either, or they may fail. It took my sutures over a month to heal. The body apparently heals from the inside out. The larger sutures can take a bit of time.

[sarahc27 5]

Thanks for the advice. I will talk to my Doc about dates and maybe get an earlier date for surgery as I cannot change holidays! Really appreciate all the advice! Thanks so much

[labwalker 1,177]

Excellent idea! Most doctors schedule a post operative visit about 3 or 4 weeks after surgery. Checking the incisions should be part of the follow up visit. Good luck to you!