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Has anyone done physical activity after 3 weeks of surgery? Cause my surgery was 20 of may but my work really needs me on 10 of June for preschool swim instructor not a lot of physical activity just helping them get out of pool occasionally?? So does anyone know or have?

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Couple of thing here...I wasn't allowed in a pool for 6 weeks or allowed to lift more than 10 pounds for 6 weeks...I would say doubtful but your doc may have very different rules than mine did!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 213.2

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I was ready to go a week and a half out of surgery. I would say go for it. Just be careful with lifting the kids.

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Will you be in the Water? If so, you must wait until your incisions are fully healed before swimming.

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I agree with the comments here... My doc was strict on baths, swimming and lifting. I didn't feel like doing anything for weeks. Talk with your doc left him/her make the call.

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I'm a swimmer and my doc said I could swim if my incisions were completely covered by tegaderm. Maybe check with yours on this.

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I teach swim lessons and my doc said i could get back in the pool right away but I won't feel like it.

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