How soon were you allowed to swim?

[Bobberts_Mom 0]

Hi All,

How soon after surgery were you in the pool?

I'm assuming I will be glued shut.

Its over 100 degrees in Arizona and my pools my best exersize option, not to mention I Love it!!

I'm hoping I wont miss the swim season.

[michellyoh 0]

I received notes at the hospital before I checked out regarding the "do's and don'ts" after surgery. I was "glued", and I had to stay out of the chlorine for at least a week.

[Bobberts_Mom 0]

Michellyoh,

I'm seeing the Dr. tomorow for the pre-surgical visit....I will ask him, but I will have my fingers and toes crossed hoping he says a week like yours did!:clap2:

[annielkd 0]

My doctor said no pool or tub for 3 weeks. I still can't go in the lake.

[michellyoh 0]

yes, that's the best bet. . see what your surgeon says. It's different for everyone (as you can see)!! Good luck!!!

[DerickM 1]

I would think about holding off on the swimming until the glue falls off and your cuts have at least knitted up (meaning the skin has healed)

[Susanne 0]

Sorry to get off topic of swimming - but I love to sleep on my stomach. I had my surgery May 18th, just wondering if anyone has attempted laying on their stomachs.

thanks.

[michellyoh 0]

I usually end up on my stomach. . and I feel just fine! I was banded on May 31st!!

[musicalmomma 1]

I was allowed to swim 1 week post-op.

Slept on my stomach less than a week after surgery. Wasn't intentional....just ended up there :rolleyes

[Iluvharleys 15]

My doctor said 6-8 weeks, you don't want to take a chance of a germ getting into an open cut.

[thinner1 0]

I just asked my doctor on Tuesday at my 2.5 week post-op appointment and he told me I can now go in the pool. I was glued, all of my insicions have scabbed over and half of the scabs have fallen off.

[cyndilou29 0]

I was told 2 weeks pool and 6 weeks spa, tub or lake. He said that it all depends though, on how the incision looks. If it's closed it's fine. If not, no go

[Bobberts_Mom 0]

Saw my Dr. yesterday and he said 2 weeks. I'll be in the pool on 7-16-07!!