Does anyone know how soon after lap-band surgery one can enjoy the beach and pool, assuming everything goes as planned.

I would wait until incisions are healed to go in water! Just a few weeks at the most!

Every Dr. Is different so it's best to ask yours. Mine said I could swim once all of my incisions were completely closed. Going in with incisions that haven't healed all the way is taking a risk of bacteria getting in and causing an infection.

Maybe I should have asked: what's the average time incisions take to heal?

My dr said 2 weeks. I had my procedure done laparoscopically. Got banded July 1 he said I was on to go in my pool July 15 and thank goodness just in time for the heat wave we are having. N think next summer u will be thinner and healthier and can enjoy it then small sacrifice now fir great pay off later

I couldn't swim , take a bath, or use a hot tub for 6 weeks. I was cleared for most other activities before I was cleared to swim.

My doc said 6 weeks for swimming too. I love swimming an have a pool at my house so id love to be able to use it but I can't! That's definitely one rule I won't break cuz the nurse told me that the bacteria in the water is more dangerous to us because its attracted to silicone, so if your incisions aren't completely closed it'll get in and go right for your band! That's what's keeping me obeying their orders and not getting in the water for 6 weeks!

My doc also said once my my incisions were healed I was good to go. It took me about 2 weeks.