So I am three weeks post-op and I've been told to stay out of the pool. Any idea why. It's not like I'll be swimming laps.

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I was told the same thing and just assumed it was because of bacteria but I could have been totally wrong.

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I wasn't cleared to get into the pool until my incisions had completely closed with no holes.

I was told to stay out because of bacteria until my incisions were completely healed at 4 weeks.

Same here at 4 weeks I was allowed in once doc made sure my incisions were closed

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It's because of bacteria mostly. Even with chlorine, there is still a chance of having bacteria in a pool. I was so impatient after my breast reduction because I love to swim. I had to wait at least 6 weeks before I was able to get in. But, my incisions were bigger than laparoscopic ones. So you should be fine to get in in about a week or 2. Just make sure your wounds are completely healed of holes.

My surgeon cleared me for the pool at my 1 week post op visit and I have been happily getting aquatic exercise since!

My surgeon said 3 weeks. I think they want to make sure your incision is completely closed, otherwise, as others said, bacteria could find its way in there.

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4 weeks here as well. Just precaution to make sure your incisions are fully healed.