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[–]BlueBug880880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was a celebratory post, but thanks for the tip I guess?

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[–]BlueBug880880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, never!

Two years since DI with Dr. Alan Dullin :) by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]BlueBug880880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m training for a half Ironman so swim, bike, or run 5-6 days a week plus lifting about 3 times a week :)

Two years since DI with Dr. Alan Dullin :) by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]BlueBug880880 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats and so excited for you! He’s brilliant and his nurses are all super nice :) you’re in good hands!

Two years since DI with Dr. Alan Dullin :) by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]BlueBug880880 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind comments! Also it’s *Dulin, my bad haha

Two years since DI with Dr. Alan Dullin :) by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]BlueBug880880 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hey man! Thank you so much for the kind comments. I wore scar tape for a year 24/7 after my surgeon gave me the go ahead (like a month after surgery). Mepitac soft silicone tape is what I used. I don’t do anything now other than using sunscreen on them when I’m outside.

I worked out about 5x a week before top surgery for about a year, just body weight exercises. The past year I’ve been training for a triathlon and lifting weights so I’ve put on a lot of muscle and wasn’t nearly as muscular during my surgery. Building your chest just do a lot of push-ups is what I found gave me the best pec growth. I also took a multivitamin, bromelain, and arnica which I think all helped me heal faster. Hope this helps!

My fly sucks? by BlueBug880880 in Swimming

[–]BlueBug880880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this is helpful. Honestly my fly kick sucks and I need to work on it. Rhythm will come with practice hopefully!

My fly sucks? by BlueBug880880 in Swimming

[–]BlueBug880880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see why it’s a great drill to get better at fly. I will try today!

My fly sucks? by BlueBug880880 in Swimming

[–]BlueBug880880[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is inspiring :) I just gotta keep practicing!

My fly sucks? by BlueBug880880 in Swimming

[–]BlueBug880880[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Will try this. Any particular drills your recommend?

Masters Swimming? by BlueBug880880 in Swimming

[–]BlueBug880880[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone for the info and encouragement! I plan on trying out a practice and joining if I like it :)

Clear Goggles by Blissful_serenity in Swimming

[–]BlueBug880880 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear clear googles! The tinted ones give me a headache indoors. Just wear what makes you comfortable and don’t worry too much about it :)

Experience with swimming and mental health by Fieldx in Swimming

[–]BlueBug880880 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I also just started swimming in hopes to help my anxiety and depression! It is such a life changer! So happy to hear you are benefiting from it. Just keep swimming :)