Hey, thanks for the help, man. That thread was helpful too.
That's encouraging. I actually got back in the pool two times last week (first time was after a workout) and swam 800 yds the first time and then 1000 yds. So yeah you're right I guess it's not as impossible as it sounded first time I read it. My worry was failing one time and DQ'd, but yeah it helps to know you roll back and they work with you.