Hey all...

I finally took initiative and joined my local gym with a lap pool. I was on the swim team in high school (I swam in the slow lanes, but it kept me in shape!) so I know "how" to swim and I can honestly say it's the most confident I feel about.

Anyway, I haven't truly swam since high school. That was 100lbs ago. I am pre-op and starting to get nervous for my first swim tomorrow. Thoughts of "how will I get in and out of the pool?" "Will the ladder break?" "What if I slow others down trying to work out and swim around me?" Are starting to consume me and I have to be awake to leave for the gym in seven hours! These thought patterns are what got me to this weight in the first place.

Ugh. I guess what I'm asking is: if anyone out there had these doubts or worries, please reply. Also, any avid swimmers out there? Give me some advice. I know technique. I'm just nervous about the logistics of my weight and capabilities.

Thanks

Maggie

Yes. No exercise yet!! I have internal sutures and steri-strips that the Dr removed at my 1 week post-op.

Good to know! I will check with mine personally, too surgery Wednesday!

how many weeks after surgery can we get in chlorine?

Six weeks.

I love swimming..I am 3 and a half months post op and I swim 4 to 5 times a week. I also do an aqua fitness class at my gym and swim laps after..I also swam competitively all through high school. It was a bit intimidating at first but I soon got over it and decided I was doing this for me and it is something I like to do...each day I try to push myself to work harder than the last. And usually the lanes are roped off into individual lanes so you should be able to have one to yourself and you don't have to worry about anyone else and you can go at your own pace..anyway good luck on your journey

Well guy,Why are you nervous???According to me that swimming is the best source for keep fitness of the body and health.It is so good work for reduce the extra body weight and build the body muscles......