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· ajohnston316 · 12/22/2011 15:44
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ajohnston316
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I am 1 year and 9 months post-op. I have lost 100 pounds and ran my first marathon December 11, 2011. I could not even run a half mile when I started running 5 months after my surgery. I made a decision that I was going to do this and it was all mind over body at that point. I had always thought what if I could run a marathon and I actually did it. I am not sure what I will do next but I do know that I will make another goal. I have learned that when I have a goal to accomplish it helps me to stay on target. Maybe a marathon is not something you are interested in but sign up for a 5K or a bike ride if you can not run. There is so much support out there and amazing people that are always willing to help. Don't worry about being the slowest or what you look like just get out there and do it!! I will finish with a quote from Lance Armstrong..."If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way." I know I was given a second chance, what about you?
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Inspirational
· ajohnston316 · 12/02/2010 02:04
Well I was banded in March of 2010 and just ran my first 1/2 marathon. 2 hourS and 16 minutes-YEAH!!! I have lost a total of 91 pounds and feel better than ever. My biggest advice to new lapbanders is start walking as soon as you feel well enough and make execise a part of your lifestyle forever. I started as soon as the doctor said it was OK and I would have never thought I could ever run, much less 13.1 miles. I hope someone will be encouraged by this and decide to make the change in their life not only with eatting because when you get the band it is a given that will change. Make sure to incorporate exercise into your life. I have 3 children so if I can make the time for it so can you!!!
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Surgery Tuesday
· ajohnston316 · 03/15/2010 02:30
I am having surgery this Tuesday. I really have not thought much about it since intially deciding to do it but now it seems a little scary. I just hope everything goes smoothly and that this works!!:thumbup:
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