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Traceymac23

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But I feel that a bit of swimming may be just the thing for me.

However I am slightly paranoid about being accepted to join a pool when they know about my amputated big toe........don't want to become the local freak?

Anybody got any experience or advice as to how to circumvent this?
 
Thanks mate......might be an idea

Bit bright and some stock issues at largest sizes but food for thought certainly
 
@Traceymac23 - to be honest, I bet very few will notice. Most people are more concerned if their bottom looks big in their swimsuit, or if they're holding in their tummy in the changing rooms.

Of course, some might notice, but even if then notice,it will likely be just the once, wondering what befell you.

Of course, that's easy for me to say, but I'm not sure how many folks lookat others' feet, in any detail.
 
True talk

I'm probably over thinking it or perhaps. Subconsciously putting a barrier in the way of committing to it.

That's it....first thing to do when discharged from hospital is to sign up at the pool(it's next to my GP so I can hand in my discharge summary straight after)...time to dig out those Speedos
 

After your surgery, just make sure you're cleared for swimming. The last thing you need is to go around this block again.

I think your thinking is quite natural, but when you go on hols, do you notice the number of great long scars folks have from their hip replacement ops? Probably not. Just go and enjoy it. Swimming is great exercise and a great de-stressor.
 


On it like a car bonnet!
 

Might just be me, but I think people will notice the speedos more than the missing toe.
 
Tophat1900 said:
Might just be me, but I think people will notice the speedos more than the missing toe.
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Haha. Speedos seemed to have gained a bad name across the globe. My little girl wears a Speedo costume. And she looks great in them.
 
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No-one will notice. You will be fine. I have an horrendous ugly thick, long scar on my calf that I've had since I was 16 (road accident) and not a single person in the last 55 years has noticed enough to comment or look askance at me either in the pool, on the beach, in a spa, anywhere at all. If you wear socks or whatever, it will draw people's attention to it and you may get questions.
 
I agree. No-one will notice, and if they do it will fly their mind in 3 seconds. Congratulations on getting started with swimming! I too would make sure with surgeon that you are cleared for the pool. Having had two new hips put in, I am over cautious. I had to wait until the scar was clearly healed over before ocean, pool, or hot tub. Worth it though.
 
Surgeon clearance obtained....in fact positively encouraged. move over Man from Atlantis......wait till they get a bit of me(once I'm out of hospital).
 
I always wear aquasocks in the pool. They have non-slip soles which are really helpful as I am unsteady on my feet. Also offer some protection from any foot infections, which can lurk about in shower and pool area.
As someone with lots of scars and other perceived imperfections I understand your trepidation, @Traceymac23 , but honestly, people using the swimming pool don’t usually care about how others look. They are too busy worrying about how they look themselves, until they get caught by the addictiveness of the feel good factor swimming brings.
 
Okay......now signed up for 'lane swimming' at my local pool.......and they have a sauna too!!!

first class on saturday....and......by the way they were absolutely fine about my missing tootsie.....fascinated even!!
 
Traceymac23 said:
Okay......now signed up for 'lane swimming' at my local pool.......and they have a sauna too!!!

first class on saturday....and......by the way they were absolutely fine about my missing tootsie.....fascinated even!!
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Well, that's good news.
 
No one will notice. Everyone is more concerned about how their bodies look. Plus your missing toe will be under water and no one will see.....OR care for that matter
 
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