Long distance bicycling and bypass.

[RJC5197 282]

I am looking to have my banding revised to bypass in next couple months.

When I was in shape, about 4 years ago, I used to love long distance road biking, 60 to 100 miles per day.

I did have bad days due to my vertical banding, but overall found a sport I really enjoyed.

I would like to do this again, after I lose my extra weight, but wondered if anyone that had bypass does the same and have any issues with eating or nutrition they have had.

Or do I just plan on keeping my rides to much shorter distances?

Thanks

Edited February 22, 2016 by RJC5197

[LynnAlex 44]

I used to cycle a lot, avg 3,000 miles a year. Highest year, 9,000 miles. I had my bypass on 8/4/2015. I was unable to ride long distances at first. I was too weak, and I couldn't drink enough fluids. I cycled on week 2. I was riding 12-13 mph on a road bike for 10 miles and needed a nap. I had to wear a binder so my tummy wouldn't jiggle.

I recently went to Florida to start base training for RideTheRockies. I cycled 30,40,50, rest day,65,15 mile days. Then I did "hill training" on the Clearwater Bridge, up to 4 repeats on the second week. I did one day of 75 miles. So, it is really easy to bike now. I was not exhausted. I did not push speed. I am riding at 15-17 mph, with the bike computer saying avg. 14.1. There are a lot of stops on the Pinealles Bike Trail. I usually ride with the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society. In my prime, I rode some with the Wolverines.

I eat every 15 miles and try for about 200 calories. This may change as I get more in shape and don't need so much food. Usual weekday club rides are 35 miles with no food when the season starts after winter.

I will be doing TOSRV for two days of 100 miles on Mother's Day weekend in Columbus, OH. I don't anticipate any problems. I live in Novi, where do you live in MI?

[RJC5197 282]

I used to cycle a lot, avg 3,000 miles a year. Highest year, 9,000 miles. I had my bypass on 8/4/2015. I was unable to ride long distances at first. I was too weak, and I couldn't drink enough fluids. I cycled on week 2. I was riding 12-13 mph on a road bike for 10 miles and needed a nap. I had to wear a binder so my tummy wouldn't jiggle.

I recently went to Florida to start base training for RideTheRockies. I cycled 30,40,50, rest day,65,15 mile days. Then I did "hill training" on the Clearwater Bridge, up to 4 repeats on the second week. I did one day of 75 miles. So, it is really easy to bike now. I was not exhausted. I did not push speed. I am riding at 15-17 mph, with the bike computer saying avg. 14.1. There are a lot of stops on the Pinealles Bike Trail. I usually ride with the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society. In my prime, I rode some with the Wolverines.

I eat every 15 miles and try for about 200 calories. This may change as I get more in shape and don't need so much food. Usual weekday club rides are 35 miles with no food when the season starts after winter.

I will be doing TOSRV for two days of 100 miles on Mother's Day weekend in Columbus, OH. I don't anticipate any problems. I live in Novi, where do you live in MI?

THX LynnAlex

I am in Jackson and look forward to getting back in the saddle again. My biggest concern was nutrition and ability to keep strength up for endurance rides. I have not done DALMAC or other longer organized rides in a few years due to my weight and look forward to going again.