Shoulder surgery has kept me out of the pool for five months. I now have the go-ahead from my doc to start swimming, but I'm afraid I've lost my sewing mojo. There was a point not long ago when I couldn't wait to get back into the pool, but for some reason it seems like I'm starting all over again. When I had to stop, I was swimming a mile several times a week (for me that's a lot), but now I'm thinking I'll be good to make it one lap. I also had a bad onset of vertigo recently and I'm worried that it might come back when I swim. Though I think it was swimming that kept it from happening for so long.
If anyone has been through a long layoff, I'd like to hear how you motivated yourself to get back to the pool.
Even though I'm quite sore now, it felt great just getting into the pool and remembering why I love this sport so much.
That's great to hear! Keep reminding yourself that you are just starting out. Avoid the temptation to compare yourself to where you were before. I know it's not easy!
Even though I'm quite sore now, it felt great just getting into the pool and remembering why I love this sport so much.
That's great to hear! Keep reminding yourself that you are just starting out. Avoid the temptation to compare yourself to where you were before. I know it's not easy!