Swimming

[Jennifer4118 0]

Good morning Everyone,

Quick question? Is it OK to swim 3 weeks post op? I went swimming with my son yesterday and felt a little strange. I think it is probably in my head no pain, just felt like things where moving :embarassed:.

[ShannonRT 1]

What do your incisions look like? I would be more concerned with getting an infection in an incision than messing anything up on the inside. Since it's a non-weight bearing activity, I wouldn't think you could damage anything.

[StrawberryGrl 0]

Jennifer,

I would consult your docter about the activites you can and can't do. I know personally when I went back for my post op check up, which was a week after I was banded, I was cleared. My docter pretty much told me I could do what I want and to just pay attention to my body and how I was feeling. If you can't get into your Dr right now, how your body reacts is a good thing to go by.

Good Luck!

[2bthinagn 3]

told me I could swim 2 weeks post op,as long as incisions were closed. They were and steristrips had come off (staples out at 7 days) so I have swimmed everyday since then. I immediately come in and wash with antibacterial soap,just as a precaution tho.

[wanabthin 0]

I was given the okay to swim at my two week post op. But every doctor is different.

[LapBandit 5]

I had full clearance for all activities at one week post-op. But, I agree with the others...just make sure your incisions are healed before swimming to avoid infection.