Swimming in a pool

[MamaBearMel 1]

How long after surgery did you wait/were told to wait till you were able to swim in a pool?

[Frustr8 7,886]

My surgeon was on the conservative side, 6 weeks but usually once your incisions are totally healed. That way there is no chance of infection.

[catwoman7 11,223]

I was told I could exercise (except for weights) as soon as the glue and scabs came off at about four weeks out, but I think I also waited about six weeks before getting in the pool.

[freidaboat 4]

4 weeks! but I did not have any issues with my incisions healing so I would assume that would play a role in it.

Edited May 9, 2019 by freidaboat

[Ruby Hernandez 106]

I had my VSG surgery on 5/13 and I have been swimming since 5/28. I feel great! 😊

[Frustr8 7,886]

As long as you don't have any open/unhealed areas I would say Go For It, and Water exercise is so much easier, because the water takes part of the weight load. so then you can move more freely.

[Briswife15 890]

My surgeon said 6 weeks.

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[Jaielleelle 2]

Is the risk in the activity or the risk of infection?

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[Briswife15 890]

I believe infection until the incisions are totally healed.

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[CNDC 120]

I was told 3 weeks. I'm so excited because I miss swimming...

[GradyCat 3,696]

A month, just enough time for the incisions to completely heal

[Cameo325 27]

My surgeon said 6-8 weeks to avoid risk of infection at the incision sites.