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    Silly question but does anyone know when it is ok to swim after having the sleeve ? I'm 4 weeks out and ready to get on the pool ! Thanks



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    Default Re: Swimming

    It depends on what you mean by swimming. If your incisions are healed and you aren't swimming hard it should be ok. Usually 6 weeks is the cut off time for exercise after surgery. Give your doctor a call to be sure.


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    I went in my pool today, post op day 10. My incisions are scabbed over. I didn't not "swim" just lounged on my pool float and started working on my tan, which looks great! I did walk around the pool but no swimming per se.


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    Default Re: Swimming

    i was told 6 weeks. I was in the water after about 4...but didn't start swimming until 7ish.



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    Default Re: Swimming

    My doctor insisted on 6 weeks before using public pools



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    Default Re: Swimming

    I was cleared at one month by my surgeon, most important is the state of the wounds.


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    Default Re: Swimming

    Quote Originally Posted by FTurner90 View Post
    Consult your doctor. After the operation, I started swimming a year later. I was afraid to start swimming, but I needed to start doing physical exercises. My doctor said that in order for my body to recover faster, I need to resume training. I disdained going to public pools, so I only swam at home. I installed a large swimming pool in my yard a few years ago. It is much more comfortable for me. I personally clean it and there is no way for infection. Recently, I have installed The Automatic Suction Pool Cleaner Pool Vacuum. My pool is always clean.
    Is this product as good as you described it?

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    Hi. It's quite interesting. Could you tell more?

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