Hi All,

How soon after surgery were you in the pool?

I'm assuming I will be glued shut.

Its over 100 degrees in Arizona and my pools my best exersize option, not to mention I Love it!!

I'm hoping I wont miss the swim season.

I received notes at the hospital before I checked out regarding the "do's and don'ts" after surgery. I was "glued", and I had to stay out of the chlorine for at least a week.

Michellyoh,

I'm seeing the Dr. tomorow for the pre-surgical visit....I will ask him, but I will have my fingers and toes crossed hoping he says a week like yours did!:clap2:

My doctor said no pool or tub for 3 weeks. I still can't go in the lake.

yes, that's the best bet. . see what your surgeon says. It's different for everyone (as you can see)!! Good luck!!!

I would think about holding off on the swimming until the glue falls off and your cuts have at least knitted up (meaning the skin has healed)

Sorry to get off topic of swimming - but I love to sleep on my stomach. I had my surgery May 18th, just wondering if anyone has attempted laying on their stomachs.

thanks.

I usually end up on my stomach. . and I feel just fine! I was banded on May 31st!!

I was allowed to swim 1 week post-op.

Slept on my stomach less than a week after surgery. Wasn't intentional....just ended up there :rolleyes

My doctor said 6-8 weeks, you don't want to take a chance of a germ getting into an open cut.

I just asked my doctor on Tuesday at my 2.5 week post-op appointment and he told me I can now go in the pool. I was glued, all of my insicions have scabbed over and half of the scabs have fallen off.

I was told 2 weeks pool and 6 weeks spa, tub or lake. He said that it all depends though, on how the incision looks. If it's closed it's fine. If not, no go

Saw my Dr. yesterday and he said 2 weeks. I'll be in the pool on 7-16-07!!