This probably doesn't deserve it's own post.

[mrs.jacinthe]

But whatever.


You guys, I just got out of the pool. My first time IN the pool (in a serious workout, anyhow) since the maybe-your-heart-is-busted-and-you-could-die diagnosis in October.

I did 3000 yards. I was grinning like a fool by the time I got out, but OMG, that was probably around 1500 yards more than my shoulder muscles would have preferred. I can barely lift my arms.

So now this is happening (ice bath with Epsom). Do not want.

[emilyj]

You being back in the pool like you want to be makes me SO happy.

[cole]

This totally deserves it's own post. Love this so much!

[chw57]

EEEEE!!!! so fantastic!

[cinco]

Yay!!!! This is an AWESOME post!

[mrs.jacinthe]

Update: cannot lift arms overhead. Whoops.

Also, my coach asked what was next and I told him 36 miles and bless his heart, he didn't even flinch. It's like he knows me or something, lol.

[al320]

This definitely deserves its own post!!!

[labbie]

Yes!!

[fluffycookie]

Yay!!!!

[clseale]

This is EXACTLY the kind of thing that deserves it's own post!!! Congrats!

[venice2007]

Yay!! Getting back is great! Enjoy it!

[hannahb]

Absolutely deserves its own post!

[reginaphalange72]

That is fantastic!

And you are totally badass, BTW. I don't know how you do it.

Congrats on your return to the pool!

[bostonmichelle]

Wahooo!! Congratulations on your return!

[jreeds]

Congratulations 😀

[Susie]

Yay!

So did the bath help? You know, asking for a friend.

Yesterday I saw my sports med MD, about my back. I haven't "had" health insurance for 7 weeks, because we were using COBRA as $$$-BACKUP-ONLY between insurance due to Calvin's job change in June. Anyway, in that 7 weeks, I took a PT vacation, focused on basic "be active and healthy," walked more, rode my bike, worked on losing 5 lbs., and... my back got better. More improvement in 7 weeks than in 3 months of PT. So I asked about returning to running. And swimming. What should that look like?

But I haven't swum--like, measurable real yards--in 23 months.  I'm a little afraid.

[sadlebred]

[irene adler]

Yay! So happy for you!

And now wrap yourself in a blanket. I'm cold just looking at you.

[mysticmuffin]

YESSSSSSS!!!

[mrs.jacinthe]

Aug 25, 2017 22:25:18 GMT -5 Susie said:

Yay!

So did the bath help? You know, asking for a friend.

Yesterday I saw my sports med MD, about my back. I haven't "had" health insurance for 7 weeks, because we were using COBRA as $$$-BACKUP-ONLY between insurance due to Calvin's job change in June. Anyway, in that 7 weeks, I took a PT vacation, focused on basic "be active and healthy," walked more, rode my bike, worked on losing 5 lbs., and... my back got better. More improvement in 7 weeks than in 3 months of PT. So I asked about returning to running. And swimming. What should that look like?

But I haven't swum--like, measurable real yards--in 23 months.  I'm a little afraid.

So far, I can't tell. Maybe? I've got less than full range of motion, but it's not excessively sore. I'll update tomorrow morning.

ETA: I was legit heart-pounding anxious going into the pool, and was totally prepared for about 1000 yards total. At about 1200 yards I realized I should probably have stopped at 1000 like I planned, so then I was like, in for a penny, and I just kept going until they made me get out, which is my norm. I was, however, relieved to find that I didn't lose as much speed as I thought I would. I'm normally a 1:40 100, and I was toddling about at 2:00 100s. Not too terrible.

Update for Susie ... It worked fantastic! This morning I've got full range of motion and only minimal soreness. But I do have a bit of a sunburn. Whoops.

[G22]

Yay!! This definitely deserves it's own post! I hope you aren't too sore today.

[wambam]

LOVE!

[gt7301b]

YAAAAYYYY

[wawa]

This absolutely deserves it's own post. So happy for you!

[thom]

Yes; totally deserves it's own fabulous post. So happy to hear this!!

[shauni27]

Yasssssssss!!!