I haven't had my surgery yet and am still waiting for a surgery date. One thing I am concerned about is when I will be able to get back in the pool. I have been working really hard since the beginning of October and have almost lost 60 pounds already with diet and exercise. My exercise of choice is mostly Water aerobics, including a little lap swimming/finning. I am in the pool 3-5 times a week and feel so much stronger/better than I have in a long time. I am concerned that the wait to get back in the pool will be long, and that I will grow weak while I am waiting. Being as heavy as I am, that is a real concern for me! Does anyone know when you can get back in the pool? Even just for "water walking" and nothing else?

Thanks!

I have no idea why this posted so many times! I only posted it once, I promise!

@@heynowkc Lol I was gonna say wow you really want to get in that pool!!!! I would say probably at least a couple weeks, you want all your incisions to be completely healed shut!

If I remember correctly it was 4 weeks before I could submerge in water. But your surgery team will let you know! Congrats on your pre-surgery weightloss! Good luck!

no idea why this posted so many times!

@@heynowkc

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yeah, sure

don't worry about it

we won't kick you out of the pool yet

all docs give different answers to the same questions

always only listen to YOUR doc

your stiches do need to heal first

whatever he tells you about when to swim

all future questions - listen only to him (or me too of course )

you have been doing wonderful pre-op

exercise, diet etc - thats the way to do it!!!

I can "feel it in my bones ) that you will continue to do wonderful with your weight loss, pre-op and post op

getting your early jump start - loosing 58 lbs!!!!

the more weight you loose now

the less you have to loose post op

you'll be ahead of the game

keep up the good work for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

good luck bud

kathy

I asked about my hot tub and was told 6 weeks, don't know if it's the same as a public pool.

I had my 3 week post op check yesterday and I was told to wait until 6 weeks post op too I can't wait to be able to swim again. It is worth having a discussion with your surgeons office to see what their recommendation is.

It really does vary surgeon to surgeon. As dedicated as you are they may clear you to start swimming again sooner than what others are reporting, but whatever your surgeon says, I'd stick to it.

An option they may give you is to use opsites (clear, waterproof bandages) to cover your incision sites a few weeks post-op. It's worth asking about.

I was allowed 2 weeks post op

I was back in the pool at three weeks!

Thank you all for your kind responses. I haven't even had surgery yet and am already eager to get back in the pool afterward. I will definitely mention it to my doctor tomorrow and find out what he usually recommends. I am sure it is different for everyone!

Thanks guys!

Your attitude is amazing and I have zero doubts that you will be a poster child for sleeve surgery, and able to achieve everything you dreamed of.

Your attitude is amazing and I have zero doubts that you will be a poster child for sleeve surgery, and able to achieve everything you dreamed of.

Wow thank you! I hope you're right! I feel so energized right now and I feel like I owe it all to the pool! Who knew swimming laps in circles could be so rewarding? Haha.