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Training...all for nothing or something??

By Boo_68

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I find myself sitting here this morning and reality just kicked in. I've been training for the Seattle 1/2 Marathon for almost a year, and due to having surgery for my band slipping...well, I won't be competing. I wanna curl up into a ball and just cry...I worked so hard and have come so far. Just really disappointing that I won't be able to cross that finish line. Having a "fitness goal" has really kept my motivation up this last year...and definetely helped with the weight loss. I guess its time to look into another race and start the training all over again. I can't help but feel a little "let down"! Ok...time to stop whining and get outside for my little 1/2 hour walk.

Stay positive and keep on track Christy....I can do this...this is for me! :thumbup:

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    fire girl

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I know exactly how you feel....I have been banded for 8 months and had a slip on September 9, doctor went in and "unhooked" my band , but left it in place, let my stomach heal, then went back in on September 21, and "rehooked" it - so I have had two surgeries within a couple of weeks. I had worked up to running 5 miles each day I was going to do my first 5k this past weekend....but that didn't happen!!! Doc told me the same thing - I could "walk" this weekend if I feel up to it....not being able to run is killing me!!! So I know how you feel - we are technically starting over!

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    LoseIt!

    LAP-BAND Patients

    I am so sorry! That has to absolutely suck. But good for you for picking a new race and starting again. It will be so amazing and worth it when you do get across that finish line!

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    Winks

    LAP-BAND Patients

    Sorry about the race & going through surgery again:( But you sound like you've got the right attitude to start again. I was happy to see you mentioned the race was in Seattle, Washington. I grew up in Seattle & don't see many people on this site from Washington. I now live in the desert portion of the state.Not as pretty but very little rain. We also share the same birthday...small world. Well this is starting to sound creepy so I will end it & say Good Luck were all rooting for you :-)! lol

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