Risk of infection? Went to the pool 4.5 weeks post op. Open RNY

Hi. Went swimming, or should I say "relaxful wading" at the pool today. I did not exert myself, but my incision is recently closed and not completely healed. There are a few spots that were scabbed over and I put supposedly water proof bandaids over those areas. Well, needless to say the coverings were not "all that" and the worst area near my navel got completely wet. I was in the water for about half hour at a "clean", uncrowded public pool. What do you think is the risk of infection? The water felt great and actually seemed to help my incision. Has anyone had a problem with this? Comments please! How much should I worry?

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