Anyone seen my back stroke...breast stroke??

I went swimming today.  It has been a while.  You know how you can get back on a bike after many years and not lose a step?  Well, I don't think it happens after WLS with swimming.  My form was terrible.  Also I think because of the weight loss I have less boyency.  I am sinking easier. (I float lower in the water.)  Loss of muscle mass may play into it.  It's funny we go back and are trying many things we did in our youth.  We may try swimming, walking, biking, jogging, racquetball, weighlifting, hiking, etc.  It seems whatever we are decent at after WLS, that is what we will gravitate to.  Swimming may not be my cup of tea.  Brian

Swimming is especially enjoyable if you are in a warm climate especially if it gets paired with humidity.  Oftentimes, other activites may be fine for the rest of the year.  I know that I used to love swimming, biking, and rowing (a kayak or canoe) in the summer.  Just do what you like.

Brian, I also noticed that “no longer floating the same” effect when swimming a few years ago. Prior to WLS, I would float like a stick of Butter! I never needed to tread water, and could float in a pool for hours without even getting my beard wet. Since dropping over half of my weight? I sink like a rock if I don’t keep swimming. Swimming takes twice the effort, which is the exact opposite Of the ½ the effort it takes to run. If this is your first try at the “New You” in the water, Keep at it. I got used to it after about a dozen trips through the pool. Best Wishes- Dx