Question:
Is there a time limit before I can go swimming?

I just wondered if the chlorine would bother the incision. I am 2-weeks post-op`    — Denise D. (posted on July 12, 2003)

July 12, 2003
I'm 3 Weeks post op and have been swimming for the last two weeks in a pool. My Doctor told me in a week I could go swimming. have fun swimming!!!
   — jen091172

July 12, 2003
Be sure to check with your surgeon .... many surgeons want the incision completely closed before they allow swimming. Hope you can go swimming soon.
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 12, 2003
Open or lap? Lap is probably okay now - open needs more time to heal.
   — bethybb

July 12, 2003
I had mine lap and my dr. told me as soon as the steri-strips fall off, and the scabs on each incision have fallen off, and it's obvious each of the incisions have healed, then it's ok to get in a pool.
   — Bridget J.

July 12, 2003
As most others mentioned here, you need to wait until your incision(s) are completely healed. For me, I was able to swim around the 3rd week out, so it shouldn't be too much longer now for you :)
   — CarolineAnnMartin

July 13, 2003
I am just over two weeks out now from open RNY. I saw my doc this past Thursday, and he told me to wait until the scabs along my incision fall off to get in the pool. Once those are gone he said it was safe. I am hoping that it will maybe be just another week.
   — DebT