I was wondering if anyone had a problem with "floating" laying out on a raft float after surgery. I got sleeved on Monday, June 24th. So, I am out 11 days. I was thinking of putting on waterproof band aids and just laying on the float, no soaking. Any suggestions, or should I wait 4 weeks? Thanks in advance!

Hehehe. Though you were asking if we can float in a swimming pool!!

I was going to say,

"ummm... Yes we can float we're fat"

That's a tough one because I'm not sure you can really manage it with out getting it wet and it's definitely to soon for soaking in a pool...

I was sleeved the 19th and I've already been swimming several times and kitesurfing once. Obviously, follow doctors orders yadda yadda but that's what I've done and all is well. If it makes a difference, I was on antibiotics for ten days post surgery and my incisions were mostly healed up.

Dr. told me to wait four weeks. Last thing you would want to do is get your incisions infected.

"ummm... Yes we can float we're fat" LMAO! Too funny.

And here I was thinking I could float because I had mad swimming skilz...

Hehehe. Though you were asking if we can float in a swimming pool!!

I was going to say,

"ummm... Yes we can float we're fat"

That's a tough one because I'm not sure you can really manage it with out getting it wet and it's definitely to soon for soaking in a pool...

I'm giggling too....

Hi SheWins- I was told 4wks as well & you know what I did all day yesterday.....My happy fatness was a floating!

You allll are cracking me up! Thanks..... I still can't decide what to do? grrrr.....................

You allll are cracking me up! Thanks..... I still can't decide what to do? grrrr.....................

When all else fails listen to ur doc, esp if ur having doubts. It's not like the Water is gonna dry up:/ im sure others who felt that they cud, did it bc they felt comfy Makn that choice, so again, if ur not comfy, just soak ur feet:)))) gl !!!

If this makes you feel better, I did not have to wait 4 weeks. My doctor said just as soon as my wounds were healed over. I think at my 3 week appt I had him take a look and he said they were fine. Just in my opinion, a pool is safer that a lake or even a hot bathtub. But, I may not know what in the heck I am talking about!

I was wondering if anyone had a problem with "floating" laying out on a raft float after surgery. I got sleeved on Monday' date=' June 24th. So, I am out 11 days. I was thinking of putting on waterproof band aids and just laying on the float, no soaking. Any suggestions, or should I wait 4 weeks? Thanks in advance![/quote']

Welp, today marked 18 days post op and I saw my surgeon! He said I could float and I had asked him a week ago, he'd said yes then as well! So today after I grabbed and hugged him, I was off in my pool foating allllllll day long! !!! Perfect day of relaxation! Thanks for everyones support!!!