LisaT678

I didn't want to do something as drastic as the GB, nor did I want to rely on "dumping" to control my diet choices. Lap Band users in my support group have a lot of complaints with minimal weight loss, but the sleeve keeps my insides intact, just a smaller stomach. That's why I chose it, and love love love my decision!

Congratulations! It does feel great to be home. You may experience some soreness still, it's to be expected. However; once you get through the first couple of weeks, it will subside, and you can focus on your new life. I'm 13 weeks out and loving my sleeve, and the new life it's given me.

So I did it! Iwas sleeved yesterday about 3 , came out of the or feeling horrible I mean really bad I felt and couldn't snap out of this black hole that was the worst didn't sleep much last night but the only thing that hurt was the incision under my rib cage . Today just sleepy and on pain meds but I am shocked at how easy this is really I'm drinking Water and walking I feel alot better than I ever imagined I would I'm so excited to get discharged and get home and I haven't eaten since Monday but I have no hunger.

week 1 day 2 reboot in the book. I may just skip day 3 and start week 2. The layoff didn't hurt as bad as I thought. It seems to be going fine. Form is way off though. Need to work on upper body strength more. Geeze always something.

Do they have a Wimp to 5k? I started yesterday and only made it through 10 minutes. My legs hurt all afternoon and this morning. But Wimps of the World unite! I shall wimp onward!!!

You know what? My daughter came home today and saw the app on my phone.. And she
#1 didn't make fun of me (which is a miracle with a 16 year old) and
# 2 she asked a few questions about it! So I ask do you want to help me with it, and she said yes!!!
And yes butter the weather is beautiful and we live close to my sons school, that has a track.
So watch out Saturday morning!!

I got a DVD by a guy who had a dozen surgeries on one leg. He basically shattered his femur. That leg is now 3" shorter than the other and looks like a franken-leg....and he runs marathons barefooted. I personally have 1 torn ACL and 2 torn meniscus (never repaired) and I ran my first 10K last weekend. It can be done if you start small and progress carefully and intelligently. Learn about good running form, it makes a world of difference.
Here's a good link... http://www.goodformrunningaz.com/
You can't develop that kind of form overnight, but since you're starting from the beginning you will do better to start with good form. By the time you're half way through with C25K it will be second nature and you will be leaving your hubster in the dust.
Since you live in sunny California I'd say treadmills are a no go. Get outside and do it. I started at the local track. That worked for a couple of months. Believe me the other people there will not be looking at you while you run because they are too busy panting and wheezing.

I have three good sized titanium screws in my right hip and uncorrected displaysia in the left, so I know about hip pain... No fun at all and the clicking in my left hip is like nails on a chalkboard! Come on Laura...if my old booty can do it, you can!
Those sneaky devils... I just did week 5 night 2. I hopped on the treadmill expecting it to be the same as day 1, I didn't even look. I started to run and got a good rhythm going and focused on the music. I looked down expecting to see less than 2 minutes remaining and the clock read just under 5 minutes! WTH? I ran for 8 minutes before a walk break. So in case you're wondering, week 5 isn't the same every night like the earlier weeks are!
But, I did it!

I don't know if I can run.. but want to try, maybe just a little bit at a time! I did download the app and will bring it to the gym when no ones there!!

Ok, I've always said to my friends, "if I'm running or cross country skiing, call the police because someone is chasing me!" But after reading this thread I actually read up on the app...haven't downloaded yet, but think I will...

I love it! Dean- you've started a mini c25k revolution right here!
Tonight is a run night for me (W5, D2) and I guess that puts me at almost half way... whoa! Now if I can just coax myself outside to try things out on the road instead of the treadmill. Maybe this weekend I'll give it a go if my monkey stays with grandma.

Way to go! It's motivating to have a child WANT you to join him. You are on your way.

Way to go! It's motivating to have a child WANT you to join him. You are on your way.

I use my fitnesspal.com too. LOVE IT.

okay all of you have really motivated me. I downloaded the free app Couch to 5k on my iPhone. I have a son that started competing in Triathlons a couple of years ago and last year he told me he really wants me and his Dad to at least start joining him in a few 5k races. I cried because I felt like I was letting him down. that was one of the turning points for me to have the surgery. So I promised him that I would work to be able to join him in a race by May. I am 5 weeks post op and I'm not going to let back and knee problems deter me. Onward I go!

All the people who are starting the jog/run journey is really motivating. Way to go! This is going to be a really big group of joggers and runners under fitness in no time. How cool is that! Cheers!

i use myfitnesspal.com