I am planning on being banded by August....how does swimming effect the band....I would think it would be great exercise.....any comments would be appreciated....

My Dr. said it was fine to go swimming after 6 weeks.... but check with your dr because he might tellyou differently. I went swimming a couple weeks ago and with no problems.

Swimming is my exercise of choice, less strain on the joints, and my muscles do not hurt the next day. I use water buouys, water weights on my ankles, all kinds of water toys to exercise

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7536&highlight=swimming

We just recently talked about swimming on this thread.... it may help.

Im a "swimmer" too! I think it was 3 weeks before the doctor oked me to swim aftr surgery... call YOUR doctor and check his "rules" before getting into a pool.

Michelle, do you have special Water weights for your ankles, or just regular ankle weights that you wear inthe pool? If they are special, then where did you get them?

My doctor said 6 weeks, so I waited. I swim every day and do all my workouts in the pool with no problems.

I am starting my class back tonight...I am 3 weeks post op and the Dr said there was no problem as long as the incisions are healed.

Oh gosh, I have been going to the water park since week 3. I never asked the doctor, i hope it was ok. Well, too late now

I'm 3 weeks out and went swimming for the first time today, what a great time!!