I did it, I just swam

[Hrty]

I finally put my big boy pants on yesterday and booked a swim for this morning. Woke up with a few butterflies but they went after the first push off and glide. On strict instructions to take it easy to begin with so a nice, gentle 500m to begin with. Feels a bit emotional to be back in the water, soppy sod that I am.

[GFFF]

well done, there will be no stopping you now x

[Hrty in reply to GFFF]

Thanks, feels like a big step forward.

[Hidden]

Dear You,

So very pleased for you as this last bit of your recovery puzzle clicks firmly into place.

And what a piece it is, as we all know how important swimming is to you.

I love inspirational and encouraging posts especially after all the poster has been through.

Take care and take it easy / slowly

[Hrty in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, was a big part of my life pre HA. Good for the mind as well. Just have to remember to ease my way back in.

[Chappychap]

Congratulations! That's a brilliant start!

[Hrty in reply to Chappychap]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Hello

You are not soppy at all this is great progress and I am so pleased for you

Well done x

[Hrty in reply to Hidden]

Thanks, I think my goggles leaked a bit at first 🙃

[Hidden in reply to Hrty]

As long as it was just your goggles that leaked

I bet you feel great now and this is just the start now you have done it once there will be no stopping you x

[E16Pat]

That’s great news mate well done

Pat👍🏻

[Hrty in reply to E16Pat]

Thanks

[Hrty]

Very much so, was a bundle of nerves walking down.

[Hrty]

Thanks

[Norton]

that’s great news good on you, well done, another step or should I say stroke forward

Dead chuffed for you 🏊‍♂️

[Hrty in reply to Norton]

Many thanks

[cappachina]

Well done and enjoy

[Hrty in reply to cappachina]

Thank you

[Crochetwoman]

Great news. Well conquered. Keep it going 😊

[Hrty in reply to Crochetwoman]

Thanks

[Bartie123]

we’ll done it’s a great sensation isn’t it? I got back last year but have chickened out during the winter! Our pool is ancient and has very few facilities (the water is fine though)! Keep it up! You’re inspiring me to get going again!

Jane.

[Hrty in reply to Bartie123]

Thanks, it was great to get back. Our pool could do with a bit of a facelift too. Enjoy your swimming when you do get back into the wet stuff