There is a very good reason why people arent supposed to swim right after they eat. When you swim you work out all of your abdominal muscles and if you have a full stomach this will cause severe cramping. Sound weak? Well if you are 100 yards away from shore, and in deep water, there is a good chance you will sieze up from the cramps and drown. Bullshit? Its happened to me, talk about near death experience....I think Ill just wait a little while before getting in....