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HI Ladies! Just now seeing this . ..sorry! I would love to have you guys on board! I will go ahead and friend you! Welcome--what great steps you have both taken to get healthier!!

Panda--i got a pair of those goggles for when these go . .thanks for the suggestion!

How on earth do you flip with a snorkel on your face??? Another question about flipping . . .do you flip when you breast and back stroke as well?

I have a swim watch on my Christmas wish list . . .but seeing as i just got a kayak, might need to save my pennies for that! I lose count all the time . . .

Now that I have been doing this for about a month now, I am loving the flip turn. I still have some technical difficulties . . .usually not being close enough and i go to push off and i got nothing . . .also trying to flip with fins provides a whole new experience . . .then the paddles and pull buoy! I must be quite a…

This is in yards. The last couple of days I have gotten even further in the hour. I am really proud of myself. The turns are getting better . . .even tried to do my flip turns with fin and paddles this week . .that was interesting!

That seems like great time to me . . .I know I am doing 1650 in about an hour . . .and you are right, just upping the ante was how i learned i could do it. Some days you just feel like the workout is perfect and you want to keep going. i did that really only once, and that was when i did the 800 in the outdoor pool. my…

Yep . .swam the last three days. need to take tomorrow off . . shoulders are hurting a bit!

I also have the waterfi ipod shuffle and LOVE it! totally helps my workout go by faster!! I agree about getting the short cord, but even with that I have to tuck some into my cap/goggles.

In the hour I was able to do all the way thru the first main set and finished the second set of fin kicks. That took me the hour and then I continued on another half hour to work on flip turns. I am doing about a 23-25 second 25 at this point. I did find myself slowing way down the last 4 but I did it!!! Going on a four…

today is the first day i will work my new program, and she wants me to flip turn, so we will see how much water i suck in my nose by the end. . . .i agree with Mac, I am sure it will come with practice and time!

Yep . . .swam in pool at work which is not quite 25 meters, so I am unsure how much I did, but did about 45 minutes of laps! New program I got from my trainer today is about 2800 meters . . .(this is me running in fear!)

I practiced some today and I seem to have a bit better of a feel for it. I think it will take some time also as I know I still don't have the breathing down right and that can be disastrous if you don't time that right. I will get there . . .I am just still so excited I can do it! Thanks to the both of you for your help!

Good suggestions!! Thanks folks!,

The last two were from swim suits for all . .i think the brand was aqua belle and they were specifically branded for high pool use. Now that I don't need plus size suits, maybe I will have better luck. I now have a speedo one, and I just ordered two from swim outlet. It's the elasticity that goes . . I couldn't think of…

Good ideas .. . I also need to figure out how to now look like a drunk swimmer when I do backstroke as I am like a bumper car out there!

oh, i do that all the time. good idea about the pennies or something!

Panda I am intrigued by your breast stroke with fly legs . .i too have hip problems and sometimes have to do a modified kick when i am hurting more.

I do a water aerobics class every saturday, and then as part of my swim routine i do a lap or kick, pull, and then jog-totaling 8 laps of jogging. it sure does get my heart rate up! keep up the good work!

I swim with headphones in, so that helps. but i also carry a bottle around with me that had a mix of peroxide and vinegar and i put a drop or two in each ear after my shower. been much better since i started to do that.

I like breast stroke best, though I somehow feel like since I don't get as winded doing it that I am not working hard enough. I have been trying to refine my technique with the videos . . .I like doing free now that I can do it properly and love sprinting (usually i love it when it's done, not when i am in the middle and…

Someone wise also told me that if you turn your head as if you are looking at your armpit too, that helps with the breathing. I have become less worried about how much I am breathing and more focused on being steady. i used to think i would win a prize if i held my breath and only breathed every so often . . .but i find…

that's awesome! i live in PA also, and work at a school for kiddos with autism! good for you for finding a way to use the money to help him . .and YOU!

i also have issues with the amount of time that the lap lanes are open, or how many they close at peak times when people are more likely to be using them. i would talk to the guards and let them know about the kids in the lap lanes . .i find a lot of times they just aren't paying attention and once it's brought to their…

Welcome to the group! I know that before I started with a trainer, I actually watched a lot of youtube videos on technique and strokes, etc. it was really helpful for me. i am sure i looked kinda of funny practicing sitting in front of my computer, but it definitely helped when i make the leap to the water. now i have a…

Thanks for the welcome everyone!!

Hey! I am happy to be a friend . .I log daily and try hard to support people on a daily basis when I can. I had surgery on December 10, 2013!! Welcome and I am glad to see you are reaching out for support!

Hey. Thanks ladies for responding and then friending me! I look forward to supporting you in your journey's!

Hey Liz. . .welcome. I was just sleeved on 12/10 and am looking for support also. I just started the purée phase and it's feels good to chew again. You will get there. I sent you a request. Feel free to add me if you would like. Good luck Suzanne

Realized I posted this in wrong forum . . .meant to put it it in support .. .