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I know I've seen a few of these before, but haven't seen these specific questions. My two main ones are how long after surgery were you able to swim (preferably in the ocean) and how long until you were able to lift heavy things? My surgery was pushed back 2 weeks, and now my timeline for a couple things has me a little concerned. The major one is that I am moving apartments on August 10, and my surgery is July 10. Do you think it would be feasible to me able to move furniture and boxes by then? Also, I have a beach trip planned for the week after, like August 14. My old surgeon said 6 weeks for public swimming but I just changed surgeons and won't get to ask him these questions until my preop appointment which is the day before my surgery. I tried to ask his office staff on the phone today and they impolitely told me that my Dr could answer my questions at my preop appointment. So if anyone could give me an idea what your surgeon told you that would be great!

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Day 6 Post- Op. Hello, I can tell you what my doctor said. He told me 2 -3 weeks before I could lift more than 10 m pounds. I am 5 weeks away from moving myself and I think it is safe to say I will be able to help with minimal things (light boxes, putting things away, ect ) but moving my couch, tables and thing NOPE not gonna happen. And as far as swimming I was told 2 weeks of no swimming or baths, short showers only. I guess it depends on how you are stitched up after surgery? I have this superglue(ish) substance that is covering my incisions. Hope your plans work out well and good luck with your band!

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Thanks for the info! That's what I was worried about was not being able to help move my furniture! Guess I'll have to use my dad and brother for that! I feel bad but I don't really have any other options as I have to move and that's the only week to do it!!

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I can't imagine lifting anything heavy for the first

Two months at least. I was told to wait 6 weeks

For Swimming ! Best Of Blessings !

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I was not allowed to lift more than 20lbs for 8 weeks after surgery. The doctor said he had only had one female flip their port but he has had several men flip one from moving things from refrigerators to falling off a roof while the guy was trying to lay new shingles. That scared me enough to wear my hubby lifted everything for me. I was able to swim again at 6 weeks but no idea about the ocean.

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