I am two weeks post bypass. Healing good, no major problems better chewing can't solve. I can't wait to get back in the local rec center pool, are any of you swimmers and did you get back into the pool quickly? My Dr. says two more weeks, any suggestions for pace? I know I will want to overdo it, but will restrain myself.

I haven't had my surgery yet. It's May 19. My doctor, nurse, and dietitian all day I would have to wait till their healed up. No date given! ???? We're going on vacation 3 weeks post-op to Florida at that!

I was sleeved April 20 and this is the big milestone I am looking forward to. My surgeon said my incisions need to be completely healed, no scabs or holes.

I am also a swimmer. I had RNY on 1/28 and I was back in the pool after 4 weeks. Before surgery I was swimming 1 mile in 35 minutes. After surgery I was down to about 1,000 yards for the 1st month and then added a 100 yards per week until I got back to the mile. I am now swimming almost 2 miles in the same amount of time! It is AMAZING how much better I can swim with less weight AND I am back in the gym working out with weights again!

Give yourself time to get back into the swing of things but you will get there! Good Luck!

I can't wait to get in my pool. I live in Florida and it has been absolutely gorgeous ever since my April 21st surgery. I go back for my first post-op visit with my team Tuesday, May 26th. I'm sorry but we're having a party and I'm getting in the pool on Memorial Day! I promise to just chill and not do anything crazy. My incisions are already completely healed so I don't think this will be a problem.

My pool is in the middle of a huge renovation, but as soon as it is finished I can't wait to start swimming. This is my first summer post op and at goal so I am going to enjoy every second!!