Im assuming the answer is yes but i have to ask... Will i be able to run once im back to eating solid foods? Im not talking like running a mile on the treadmill more like 5ks and races. How do you carb up before running or get hydrated enough? Im only 8 days post op but im changing my habits and im going to start going to the gym once i can do more. I find it very hard to get water down? How will this effect running and exercising in general? what do i do if i get dizzy or about to pass out? If i cant drink quickly how do i rehydrate?

any suggestions will be appreciated

You are going to have to start slowly but you will be able to do it. I'm doing triathlons now and there are many doing half-marathons, etc. The key to carbs is to increasing gradually. Leading into a race I'm getting 200-300 carbs per day. PdxMan is a good resource for tips. He got me going with graham crackers which seem to be doing well for me. Watch for cramping by increasing you magnesium, sodium and potassium. Feel free to seek help here whenever you've got questions. We are figuring this out as we go