thinkingslim70 0 Posted December 29, 2008 Hi Everyone When is it safe to start swimming? I was banded 3 weeks ago and I'd really like to start swimming but not sure when it is ok to do so. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RestlessMonkey 7 Posted December 29, 2008 Call and ask your surgeon. Each one is a little different...find out the right info for YOU! :tongue2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmytime2008 0 Posted December 29, 2008 Everyone is different. You need to wait until your scars have healed to prevent infection. Congratulations on your band. Happy New Year!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aubrie 6 Posted December 29, 2008 Yes, ask your surgeon, but mine made me wait 6-weeks. I do Water aerobics as my choice of exercise due to my arthritis. I did GREAT with it. In between I walked and did a bicycle at the gym. Swimming was the least boring. Good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinkingslim70 0 Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks everyone - I've tried my surgeon but he is away until 23rd Jan. Oh well I'll just have to wait - better to be safe than sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlefroggy 0 Posted January 3, 2009 I waited about 6 weeks. I had an infection in my surgical site, and I just couldn't wait for it to heal completely. It was fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
