Waiting To Go Swimming?

[carriecat 12]

Hi. I had my surgery on Tuesday, June 5. I know the nurse had told me prior to surgery that I need to wait 2 weeks in order to go in a pool or the ocean. If 2 weeks is Tuesday, think it's ok to go into the ocean on Monday, one day shy?

Any thoughts??

[MyGastricSleeveLife 180]

It depends on if your incisions are healed with no scabs. My doctor said most people take 2-3 weeks.

[quietcougar 29]

Only 2 weeks? Wow. That seems really quick to me. The general rule of thumb is 6 weeks, to allow time for your incisions to fully heal. It also depends on whether or not you had a drain in. That can take a little longer to heal. If your wounds are healed up, I'd say go for it - but if you still have steri-strips on your incisions, it's a definate no go. The last thing you want is an internal infection from swimming too early. Good luck!

[gonnabskinny 0]

Hi. I had my surgery on Tuesday' date=' June 5. I know the nurse had told me prior to surgery that I need to wait 2 weeks in order to go in a pool or the ocean. If 2 weeks is Tuesday, think it's ok to go into the ocean on Monday, one day shy?

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I was released to swim in the ocean, lake or chlorine at my 2 week visit......my incisions were completely healed though!

[Lisa :) 231]

I had to wait 3 weeks.

[NJsharon 119]

I had to wait until my incisions were completely healed. That was about 4 weeks for me. There should be no scabs & scars should be flat & shiny pink.

I wouldn't chance it before as you could get an infection.

[kwindham 57]

I was cleared at 2 weeks for swimming and took the oppertunity to hop in my pool and do some exercise with minimal impact!

[kamrie37 134]

I was told 6 weeks.

[raven8888 86]

My doc okay'ed me at two weeks.

[AliveAgain 283]

My doc gave me the OK at 3 weeks when all my incisions were closed. If you're just getting wet, should be fine. But remember that standing in moving Water, bracing for waves, picking yourself up can use your abdominals muscles more than you realize. I'd be more concerned with overdoing it or pulling something. Stay safe!!