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I am scheduled for the sleeve Sept 21st- who else is scheduled in Sept?

Please tell me what complications you had after having the Sleeve surgery. Thanks so much

What sports bras do you like the most? I want to keep the girls happy :001_wub:

Soon after getting my sleeve (about 3 months ago) I read an article about a local triathalon that's focus is to empower women to be the best they can be. The triathalon is called the "Ramblin Rose". As triathalons go it's an easy one- you swim 250 yards, bike 9 miles and then run (or run/walk or walk) 2 miles. The neat thing about this triathalon is you can sign up for a mentor program. People help you train. Even if you have never swam before they will teach you. So three months ago I decided it would be a perfect exercise goal for me in 2010. Well sometimes I can be all talk (I talked about wanting to sky drive back in my 20's and never did that either!!!) But I just paid my entry fee for the triathalon- so I am committed. It is not until Sept 26 so I have plenty of time to train- I am nervous and excited at the same time. I will let you know of my progress.

Well the mentor training for the triathlon has officially started- I have 12 weeks till the triathlon. I am swimming for an hour 3-4 times a week, doing the run/walk combination 2-3 times a week, bike 1-2 times a week and then trying to find time for weights at least 2 times a week. It is definitely keeping me busy!! I did sign up for this swim program one day a week with work. Although it's intense it has been rewarding.This week that crazy instructor had us swim 450 yards just as a warm-up!!! I did everything and I got a great feeling of accomplishment after the class. I was selective on who I told about WLS. Everyone else just thinks that all my training is the reason I am loosing weight. And for me that works!! Someone from work came up to me yesterday and asked if I wanted to do a 5K run in October. A 5K is only a little over 3 miles and that sounds very do-able. Last year at this time I was doing good to go up stairs without huffing and puffing and this year I am being asked to join a group doing a 5K-- what a difference!!

Tiff You look FABULOUS!!! Congratulations on the amazing job you have done over the past year!!

I made it today with fresh and it's great! You mentioned putting it on refried beans- what is everyone else putting it on?

This sounds really good- thanks for posting

I mix up my protein shake in the morning and put it in the freezer while I shower and get ready for work- about an hour. The shake is good and cold with small ice crystals. I have an hour drive into work so my shake stays cold the whole time!

I have lost 75 lbs and can tell it with the clothes I am wearing. But when I see pictures of myself- I think oh goodness you have such a long way to go!! How come everyone else notices it but when I look in the mirror I still see the fat image of myself?

I am a 34- good luck with your journey!

Ok I will try this- let me start off with 18 points this week. My triathlon is getting closer!

Thanks Mac. One other question - this will be my first tri and I need to buy a bike. What do you suggest?

Mac I am training for my first triathlon- any advice?

I agree with you- we all have issues, just some are more vocal than others.

Glad the surgery went well. Wishing you a smooth recovery

I am doing the "Ramblin' Rose" triathlon. I think it is only in NC but not positive about that.

I only ran once this past week, my knee was bothering me and I wanted to baby it. I will start back today

So there is hope for me! Running for 3 min is great! Before being sleeved walking for long distance was hard exercise and now we are starting to run----- Excellent!

Great job! I honestly was surprised I could start the running thing too! Keep it up ~ we will all support each other! I am thinking of getting a stop watch to help me time myself when walking/running outside. It just needs to have big numbers for my over 40 eyes!!!!

I usually jog about 4.2-4.5 and also hope to get faster!

Fantastic! That is awesome! You should be so proud of yourself!

I would rather be slow and steady in my progression than over do and backslide.