swimming pool after the surgery? How soon?

[ProudMama 9]

Hello all post-surgery members,

I am stil pre-surgery (06/11!!!) and I was wondering how soon can you get in the pool after your surgery? I mean how long does it take for the incisions to close up? I obviously don't want to catch any infection...

[skrubabilen 41]

Hello! I was told at least 4-6 weeks. I am almost 3 weeks out and one of my incisions is still a tad open and I'm fighting an infection. Soooo, while it is tempting, don't rush it. Good luck to you!

[ChristineR 128]

I got the go ahead to swim at 4 weeks

[mirrim58 33]

My surgeon said 3 weeks if it's laparoscopic, but he also said that the incisions had to be completely closed. I think you're right to be cautious.

[Healthiernewme 81]

I'm two weeks out and my incisions are completely closed. I will probably give it a couple more days just to make extra sure before I hit the pool.

[Chivon32 63]

Wow I am only a lil over a week out and you can hardly tell I had surgery. Kinda just looks like a cat scratched me at this point lol.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I was a lifeguard and I know how gross those public pools are. Now I am a very dedicated swimmer and my fat ass isn't getting in the Water for the full six weeks. No way, no how.