RNY Gastric Bypass Swimming

[Jen1961]

Well I did it... today I bit the bullet and went swimming at my local pool.

I have been dreading it as I am so self concious. And now I am four stones down, I thought I didn't look as horrendous as I could have done in my cozzy. hehe!!

I got there at 9am after dropping my little lad off at school and saw there was only 4 people in the whole pool at that time. Great start I thought... I can do this.

I swam for 30 mins and I think I did 20 lengths in total. I was just about to get out when all these school children appeared and were sat on the edge of the pool watching me and this one other lady swim. OMG! I started to panic. I was sure there wouldn't be any children in at this time.. I hadn't accounted for school swimming lessons lol!!

Anyhow.. I got out... and walked brazingly past them into the changing rooms. I wasn't wearing my glasses so couldnt see who was looking at me.. so I just sucked it up and did it.

A small step but I feel great.

I am aiming to go twice a week to start with and see how it goes.. but now the first ordeal has been managed.. it should be a breeze from now on.. (I hope!!! )

 

[witchingmoon]

Well done you. I would never have got out of the pool so your braver than me lol.

 

[Caren]

oh well done Jen you're really brave!! good luck with going regularly xxx

 

[Laura b]

Well I did it... today I bit the bullet and went swimming at my local pool.

I have been dreading it as I am so self concious. And now I am four stones down, I thought I didn't look as horrendous as I could have done in my cozzy. hehe!!

I got there at 9am after dropping my little lad off at school and saw there was only 4 people in the whole pool at that time. Great start I thought... I can do this.

I swam for 30 mins and I think I did 20 lengths in total. I was just about to get out when all these school children appeared and were sat on the edge of the pool watching me and this one other lady swim. OMG! I started to panic. I was sure there wouldn't be any children in at this time.. I hadn't accounted for school swimming lessons lol!!

Anyhow.. I got out... and walked brazingly past them into the changing rooms. I wasn't wearing my glasses so couldnt see who was looking at me.. so I just sucked it up and did it.

A small step but I feel great.

I am aiming to go twice a week to start with and see how it goes.. but now the first ordeal has been managed.. it should be a breeze from now on.. (I hope!!! )

Well done Jen that's fantastic xx

 

[Sharonimo]

Well done, Jen !!

 

[flowerofshona]

Go girl !!! i take a sarong to the pool edge so i don't scare anyone and i check what is going on at what times in the pool so i can chose the best times.
Keep it up its brilliant exercise and easy on the joints i burn off more in the pool than the gym !!!

 

[Laura b]

Jen after reading this iv just booked myself in for aqua aerobics at 7 tonight ;-) xx

 

[TwinkleTwinkle]

Lol, Jen I bet the kids didn't bat an eye ... we are not the minority any more & kids are used to seeing big peeps on tv, anyway. I admire you for taking the plunge, literally, & wish you all the luck in the world for your future fitness xxx

 

[Jen1961]

Jen after reading this iv just booked myself in for aqua aerobics at 7 tonight ;-) xx

A few more weeks of swimming and thats my next step, aqua aerobics.. I used to go years ago and really enjoyed it in the water.

Enjoy your class Laura x

 

[Laura b]

A few more weeks of swimming and thats my next step, aqua aerobics.. I used to go years ago and really enjoyed it in the water.

Enjoy your class Laura x

Thank you after today's gym session I probably won't b able to walk later lol xx