Help Please

[sammy 8]

Hi everyone I'm just wondering I'm 2 weeks post op I feel brand new no pain, does any one no if it's to soon to go swimming cos of my op?

[BeatrizS1974<3 sleeve 94]

My Dr. said no swimming for 6 weeks after post op

[Catracks 865]

I had a two week post-op appointment with my surgeon and he cleared me for any type of exercise. I would give them a call if you didn't get this appointment.

I would make sure your incisions were healed. I would say 3-4 weeks would be more like it, but again, check with your surgeon's office.

[kimmy*custis 276]

I felt the same but no swimming yet, I was told 6 weeks too. I also wasnt released to exercise ( strenuous) till after my 2 month appt so I wouldnt over-do it.

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

My surgeon said 2-3 weeks for swimming - whenever my incisions were healed. He just said it to do anything strenuous in the pool for a few weeks.

[emily_0192010 168]

My surgeon told me if I wanted "pretty scars" to wait a full 6 weeks, but if I didn't care I could bathe as soon as two weeks (as long as the surgical tape had fallen off already). However, that was just "lounging around lazily" in the pool type thing, NOT for exercise. His advice on that? "If it hurts, don't do it". Of course, you should ALWAYS double check with your surgeon to see what he/she says.

I"m glad to hear you are doing so well!!

[chicagochic 73]

Was anyone offered the "less" procedure? I had my sleeve done entirely thru my belly button. Absolute no scars, staples or drainage bags. My surgeon is a genius. He said not that many doctors are offering it but if you get the chance, please do it. It sped up my healing process dramatically and I was off pain meds by end of day two. Google Dr. Lutfi on YouTube and check around to see the procedure. I thought it was a bit more common but I keep reading about all the concerns of scarring. Anyone else have it this way?

[MamaM 72]

Chicagochic, you'll probably want to start your own thread to get some answers to your question.

Sammy, to answer your question, did you double-check your paperwork to see if it says in there? I've got a huge binder-full of paper and I keep forgetting what all is in there! Otherwise, best bet would be to call your doc's office and ask a nurse. Every surgeon seems to be a little different, most w/their own good reasons so best bet is to call the office. I would love to go sit in a pool right now!!!!