How does swimming.....

[DeeJay 0]

I am planning on being banded by August....how does swimming effect the band....I would think it would be great exercise.....any comments would be appreciated....

[Jammin & Losin 1]

My Dr. said it was fine to go swimming after 6 weeks.... but check with your dr because he might tellyou differently. I went swimming a couple weeks ago and with no problems.

[La_madam 20]

Swimming is my exercise of choice, less strain on the joints, and my muscles do not hurt the next day. I use Water buouys, water weights on my ankles, all kinds of water toys to exercise

[princess_n_thep 2]

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7536&highlight=swimming

We just recently talked about swimming on this thread.... it may help.

[paula 4]

Im a "swimmer" too! I think it was 3 weeks before the doctor oked me to swim aftr surgery... call YOUR doctor and check his "rules" before getting into a pool.

Michelle, do you have special Water weights for your ankles, or just regular ankle weights that you wear inthe pool? If they are special, then where did you get them?

[Iluvharleys 15]

My doctor said 6 weeks, so I waited. I swim every day and do all my workouts in the pool with no problems.

[gordonfamily3 0]

I am starting my class back tonight...I am 3 weeks post op and the Dr said there was no problem as long as the incisions are healed.

[lljpaisley 0]

Oh gosh, I have been going to the Water park since week 3. I never asked the doctor, i hope it was ok. Well, too late now

[respiratorygirl 0]

I'm 3 weeks out and went swimming for the first time today, what a great time!!