Swimming

[Beccalah]

Is there such a thing as too much swimming?
I am now 6 weeks post-op, I have been swimming 3-4 times a week for the last 4 weeks and do at least 30 lengths breast stroke of the 25 metre pool every time. I feel great, and miss it on the days I do not go...... work restrictions and pool times clash, would it be ok to every day if I could?

 

[Fading Grace]

I swam a lot when I first have my bypass, not as much as you, but about 2 times a week. I think swimming is fairly safe as long as you don't over do it. If you enjoy it and you feel good then I don't see an issue but maybe get a professional opinion just to be on the safe side?

 

[Beccalah]

Thank you FadingGrace, I will get a professional opinion, I just remembered I actually have a fitness assessment in January with a sports doctor/therapist at the clinic I attend, so I will ask him when I get to see him, I LOVE the swimming, I feel like it totally agrees with me, hate running and jumping around on a floor, hurts my back!

Thank again xx

 

[los in it]

if you feel good and nothing is hurting then I say carry on but to be extra sure have a chat with your team

 

[Kar8858]

The only danger is if you drown! Other than that go for it..it's low impact and very good for you, your body will tell you if it's had enough.

 

[Lilacglittergirl]

I went back to my three Aquafit classes a week from about four weeks after my bypass. Lived to tell the tale. Swimming is a great form of exercise. As the weight comes off you might find yourself doing other activities. If you are interested I have a long thread about my journey titled 'Fit and Fabulous ...' in the 'Gastric Bypass RNY: Inspirational photos before and after' section of this forum. Take a look if you like. Carry on, you are doing really well xxx

 

[Beccalah]

The swimming is on hold for a couple of weeks, I am currently dog sitting, got 11 (including my own 2) in the house right now, yikes!
It is now an endless round of walking in the vineyards, I have done 3 trips today, an hour each time, shattered is not the word!
Roll on 4th Jan, when they have gone home