Back in the pool after 22 years!!!!!!!!!!!

Well I did it. Friday morning I bit the bullet and joined the Masters Program in my area. I had talked about doing it for so long but just never did. There was always a good excuse NOT to. My children are older now , grade 7 and 9 and just do not require the constant care small ones do. I had thyroid cancer in both sides with 2 separate surgeries and Radiation. I am now Cancer free and heavier due to the thyroid being non existant. Yes I am on meds but they dont work like the real thing does. I workout tons but it was not enough. I am 5'10 large boned female who used to be a pretty good swimmer. SO I took the leap. I was proud of myself. My first day out I did 2000 metres or 80 laps of the pool. I could barely walk I felt like lead. I even have muscles I did not know I had :rofl:. I mean ouch. As I have not swam competitively for years I was suprised at how they use fins so much. I purchased a pair on line Keifers silicone trainers. I hope they work well. I should get them this week. I was very excited to find this forum. It is just what I need. I live in Ontario Canada I am heading to the pool tomorrow again. The Masters program I joined as swims Mon thru Saturday 5:30 am til 7 and Mon thru Fri 6 to 7 pm. SO lots of options. I hope the weight comes off , I get in shape and I meet some new people Katie