My swimming F.A.R.T.

Up until a couple weeks ago my exercise had been limited to walking - about 15 miles a week.  I decided it was time to get back to the gym and thought I would start with swimming since I still have a lot of joint and back pain issues.  So, two weeks ago I started - the first day I swam a total of 600m in about 4 legs (2 laps, 1 lap, 2 laps, 1 lap).  After a week I was up to 1,200m in 2 legs (600m each leg with just a 5 minute rest between them) but a pretty relaxed and slow pace so I could get all the laps in.  Well, today I was just a couple laps into my 1200m when the lifeguard told me I really needed to be in the "medium" lane instead of the "slow" lane.  I moved into the medium lane and not only was I able to keep up for the whole swim, but I was actually passing some guys!     Next goal is 1,800m (1+ miles)!!

Steve That was a fantastic fart.  I can imagine there must of been lots and lots of bubbles.  Keep up the good work. Sonny

Way to go!  When are the next summer olympics?? just kiddin,.....that is quite an accomplishment though.  My 12 yr old daughter swims competitively and I have no idea how they swim so many laps with so little rest.  She really slimmed down since she started swimming too.  Best of luck.  I expect  you'll be having so more wet farts the near future that will lead to dryland farts.   Heres one,....I went to pick my daughter up from swim practice early because she had another activity to go to.  They wouldn't let me pick her up until she came out and identified me as her Dad.  The other swim parents didn't recognize me but no one asked who I was. (I was president of the Board of Directors before I resigned for health reason the month I had my WLS back in Sept 06.)  Guess I had been aorund the pool much since dropping 131 pounds. Keep us posted on the swimming success and the impending farts.   And thanks for sharing! Joe

Steve, Thank must have felt great.  You have inspiried to me to go swimming again.  I have some joint pain and back issues also.  So swimming would be a great way to get some additional exercise in.

Thanks Jim - I'm actually finding that I have significant relief from my pain for several hours after I get out of the pool.  That is pretty astonishing to me because the pain I have is pretty much a constant in my life, even with Tramadol.  Give it a try.

     WAY TO GO STEVE