Thanks for the great feedback (love this forum). Maybe I just will call the office tomorrow. After all, they have a few thousand of my dollars, I guess they could answer one little question!!
Even if your doctor's office isn't the most approachable, you should really consult your doctor on this. It is their JOB to be there to answer your questions. It is not advisable to swim too soon after surgery because your inside is not healed as well as the outside. I'm also wondering if the chemicals in the pool could interact with the glue holding your incision together. Swimming does use your abdominal muscles, but if you are going to just relax (like float on a raft) your doctor may approve it. Best to call your doctor to seek his advice. Good luck. Could you send some of that sunshine and warmth to Indiana?? LOL
When I had my laporoscopic surgery my instructions were "no bathing, swimming or hot tubs" until approved by the doctor. My post-op was 3 weeks after surgery and he approved bathing after checking out my incisions. So I'd recommend that you check with your doctor first - not only regarding the incisions, but also since swimming does use abdominal muscles and it could affect your healing. Just my opinion.
Oh, forgot to mention--I'm not planning on swimming as in exercising. I just want to soak in the cool water!