Swimming post-op

[TheNewJulie 78]

I was "sleeved" on 6/30, and I called my surgeon's office today to inquire about when I can get in the pool/ ocean. They told me I can swim at 3 weeks, which will be next Monday...

While I trust the information I was given, I'm just wondering if others out there in the sleeve community have had experience swimming 21 days after surgery. I'm trying to avoid any potential incision site issues (or issues in general). Thanks in advance for any info!

[une nouvelle vie 327]

I'm going to keep an eye on this thread as well. I'm 3 weeks out as of today and ready to swim. My surgeon cleared me I could at the end of this week. We're waiting a few extra days since one of my incisions was a little iffy.

[jennyinky 38]

Mine said when the incisions are healed completely. Took about 4 weeks for the port one to be completely healed.

[GODSON 20]

Lol.. ok guess I forgot to ask my surgeon. But lucky for me I was already 20 days in but I did go to walgreens and picked up waterproof bandaids. Double down on the incision where the drain was.

Note: incisions where already closed. I still came out every 15 min just to check. Didnt want Water goin in.

[TheNewJulie 78]

Thanks for the feedback/ advice. I don't have drain site (my surgeon doesn't do that), so maybe that's why they say only three weeks? I wonder...

Edited July 15, 2014 by TheNewJulie

[Limacina 6]

I swam within 3 weeks of surgery. My son had his appendix out laporscopicaly 2 weeks ago and got cleared for swimming Monday. Surgeon didn't want him to miss the summer.

[misstar05 5]

My surgeon wanted me working out as soon as I could after surgery as long as I didn't push myself. The only restriction I had was lifting heavy weights at the gym. If he has cleared you then go for it!!

Edited August 21, 2014 by misstar05

[beverlyfox 3]

Thanks for the feedback/ advice. I don't have drain site (my surgeon doesn't do that), so maybe that's why they say only three weeks? I wonder...

I was allowed to get back in the pool at 2 weeks. No drain for me either. I had no problems.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

No drain and in the pool as soon as I was told I could shower! Loving Florida and my pool!