LBL/BL How long until I can swim??
I am scheduled for a lower body lift and breast lift next week. I forgot to ask my surgeon how long I have to wait until I can swim. I will ask when I see him again, but just curious what others have heard. Thanks!!
Laura
Laura
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I heard at least 6 weeks. Not until all the scabs are totally gone! I'm 6.5 weeks out & still have a few, so no pool yet, can't wait tho! It's HOT in this part of TEXAS.
Next week..................girl I know you're excited! I'm excited for you!
Next week..................girl I know you're excited! I'm excited for you!
Cyndi U
Gastric Bypass, Dr. Daniel Jones, Dallas, 2003
LBL, Lipo, Butt Aug, Full Thigh Lift, hernia repair - 5/5/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Echo & Dr. Bullocks
BL/BA, brachioplasty - 8/26/11, Baylor Houston Residency Program - Dr. Lee & Dr. Bullocks
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on 6/20/11 1:34 am - TX
on 6/20/11 1:34 am - TX
Hi Laura,
First of all - congrats on the upcoming surgery! Good thoughts and prayers being sent your way.
As far as the swimming goes - I am a little over 3 months post-op (abdominoplasty-extended and breast lift) and I started swimming as soon as my incisions were completely healed. I never asked my surgeon about that. I probably should have. My case was different, as I had wound separation under both breasts. For a few weeks, I was under the care of a wound care specialist. When my incisions were completely healed and I was released, I went for it!
First of all - congrats on the upcoming surgery! Good thoughts and prayers being sent your way.
As far as the swimming goes - I am a little over 3 months post-op (abdominoplasty-extended and breast lift) and I started swimming as soon as my incisions were completely healed. I never asked my surgeon about that. I probably should have. My case was different, as I had wound separation under both breasts. For a few weeks, I was under the care of a wound care specialist. When my incisions were completely healed and I was released, I went for it!
Thanks, everyone! Just trying to get a frame of reference. I will ask my surgeon when I see him. Hopefully I will find people to take my kids to the pool for me while I am recovering.
Laura
Laura
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
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