jdillon 355 Posted March 3, 2014 How soon after surgery can I swim? We live in the Las Vegas area and I will be having a summer surgery. If you have never been to Vegas in the summer, Let me tell you, it gets HOT! Swimming will be a big part of my exercise program in the beginning. Walking will have to be on the treadmill in the air conditioning. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texasmeg 568 Posted March 3, 2014 I couldn't take a bath until the doctor agreed that the incisions were completely healed ( almost a month). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdillon 355 Posted March 3, 2014 Well I guess the gym and the mall for walking until then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NICU-RN 31 Posted March 3, 2014 With the stretching and the pulling of the abdominal area swimming involves, it might be longer than just a month. I would encourage you to ask your surgeon as each surgeon has his own preferences about things like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsy1947 42 Posted March 3, 2014 i am 2 week post and i ask the doctor to day at my appointment about swimming ,, he said best to wait till all scabs have healed and disapeared,,especally if its in a public pool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7 Bites_Jen 479 Posted March 3, 2014 I think I was about 6 weeks out when I was okay'd for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
