Question: how soon after gallbladder surgery can you swim?
Answer: Wound Care If tape strips (Steri-strips) were used to close your skin, cover the wounds with plastic wrap before showering for the first week after surgery. DO NOT try to wash the Steri-strips off. Let them fall off on their own. DO NOT soak in a bathtub or hot tub, or go swimming, until your doctor tells you it is OK.