A little back ground first...after 19 years and 4 babies (one 8 weeks ago!!) I have completed my 18th workout and am up to 2500yds a clip..some straight swimming..some intervels. I however, have a lot of weight to lose, in the vacinity of 80 pounds. I feel better than I have in years and am encouraged by my children who all want to beat me! I do want to go to a meet but have two questions....first..how many REALLY over weight swimmers do you see at meets and how long should I wait to go to a meet? I know there is one in ST. Pete Fl in April and was aiming for that...does it seem too far away??
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In 1997-1998, I had 7 operations. I had my colon removed & my bum "redesigned" I was exteremly self-conscious of hte scar on my stomach. I swam wiht a t-shirt while I had an illeostomy bag. Now I swim with out the shirt & am doing some competitons. It is really great to race. I'm much slower than I used to be but alive.
In 1997-1998, I had 7 operations. I had my colon removed & my bum "redesigned" I was exteremly self-conscious of hte scar on my stomach. I swam wiht a t-shirt while I had an illeostomy bag. Now I swim with out the shirt & am doing some competitons. It is really great to race. I'm much slower than I used to be but alive.
