I just had a quick question...

I had my surgery on 5/21... and on sunday i had planned on takin my son to a swimmin party.. that would be about 10 days post op... do you think it is ok to get my scars wet yet? i know i have been gettin a lil wet in the shower but i have been tryin to keep them as dry as possible...

my surgeon is closed on fridays..:thumbup:

so i can't call him and i just remembered about it... any advise that yall have would be great! Thank so much!

My doctor said no swimming/bathing for four weeks.

My surgery was 5/22 and my doc said no swimming until my 2 week post-op visit. I specifically asked b/c we have a swim party this Sunday also. Luckily there will be lifeguards, so I don't plan to have to do any jumping-in-life-saving events for my children. The pool water has alot more bacteria than showering does and he explained an infection would travel right from the port, up the tube, and to the band. I wouldn't risk it.

No No No. What they should have warned you about is all the bacteria in pools. You don't want any of that near your incisions. I live in AZ pools everywhere. That was a big warning to us. If you have to go near/in you probably want to get water proof bandages. Then watch your incisons carefully...

wow.. my doc didn't tell me anything about any of this.. probably cause i didn't ask.. but anyways...

Thanks for all the advise... i will get some waterproof bandages just incase.. he is only 3 and i don't trust lifeguards to watch him completely.. but we will stay in the kiddie play area and i will keep my stomach dry..

Thanks so much for everybodys help!!!

I had asked my doctor and he told me that I can wet the scars one week after the surgery and that I can also go swimming. Well, it's 3,5 weeks since I had the surgery and I have alreday gone swimming in the sea 5 times and have no problem. I went swimming for the first time 10 days after the surgery.But it's better for you to apply to the scars a healing cream, like madecassol, so that they will heal faster.

My Doctor said not for 3 weeks due to infection as well. Be careful and have fun.

KIM

i Just Had A Quick Question...

I Had My Surgery On 5/21... And On Sunday I Had Planned On Takin My Son To A Swimmin Party.. That Would Be About 10 Days Post Op... Do You Think It Is Ok To Get My Scars Wet Yet? I Know I Have Been Gettin A Lil Wet In The Shower But I Have Been Tryin To Keep Them As Dry As Possible...

My Surgeon Is Closed On Fridays..:thumbup:

So I Can't Call Him And I Just Remembered About It... Any Advise That Yall Have Would Be Great! Thank So Much!

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A big fat, make that a skinny NO!

I think we've answered your question ~ lol.

So not worth what could happen. I'm almost 6 weeks out and I'm still hesitant...

My Dr. told me that i could swim as soon as the glue was gone. I'm 14 days out and all of my glue is gone and my incisions are completely closed. It's too cold here to swim but according to my Dr. I could if I wanted to.

I think you're question's been answered but I'll just jump in anyway - my doctor said no bathtubs, swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. until 2 weeks post-surgery.

I was told 2 weeks. After that I can do any kind of exercise!!!

Thank you!

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to all of my bandsters are the best!!

My Dr. told me that i could swim as soon as the glue was gone. I'm 14 days out and all of my glue is gone and my incisions are completely closed. It's too cold here to swim but according to my Dr. I could if I wanted to.

just a funny tid bit.... that it is too cold to swim in PA but we are roasting down here in Texas!! lol crazy crazy crazy...:w00t:

just a funny tid bit.... that it is too cold to swim in PA but we are roasting down here in Texas!! lol crazy crazy crazy...:w00t:

We finally got up to the 70's today...it rained for 15 days straight and was in the 40's! Finally...it looks like it's going to start to warm up. Until then...I look longingly at my pool. :tt2: