Hi. I am new to the forum. I am being banded on June 13th. I have been an athlete for as long as I can remember, despite carrying an extra 100 lbs of weight. I love to train hard and long! How will the band affect hydration, for example? I am worried that I will be dealing with dehydration in long events or training sessions. Has anyone dealt with this?

KatW

no issues; and i workout 5 times a wk (2 w/a trainer).

i played college sports & just recently picked them back up in addition to regular workouts - you will more than be able to stay hydrated & it's important you do so.

good luck w/your surgery!!

I work out hard almost every day and I've never had dehydration problems. I drink water all day at work and at night too.. you shouldn't have any issues.

I'm training for my second marathon (first one...post band) and have been drinking large amounts of water and low sugar electrolyte replacements with no problems whatsoever!!

Thanks for the feedback!

KatW

I have those concerns also, I was a Div1 tennis player, never had a problem with weight before but then after some traumatic life events, and becoming a single father eight years ago, I've since put on 100 pounds. I cannot stand it anymore and have decided to get banded. I have a dream of competing in a triathalon one day, and I"m concerned about how the band will do not only staying hydrated but also if it could cause it to slip.

Jeez, I would be more worried about tennis than a tri! The movements are relatively contained in tri-swim, bike, run. Tennis is all over the place!

I hope you do a tri! I love them! The community is great and very inclusive.

Favorite joke- What do you call the last person across the finish line at a triathlon?

A triathlete.

Good luck!

Jeez, I would be more worried about tennis than a tri! The movements are relatively contained in tri-swim, bike, run. Tennis is all over the place!

I hope you do a tri! I love them! The community is great and very inclusive.

Favorite joke- What do you call the last person across the finish line at a triathlon?

A triathlete.

Good luck!

Actually, more than worrying about band slippage, I was concerned about staying hydrated. When I used to train twice a day, I could drink literally a liter for every hour training. I was wondering if being resitricted could be a problem.

That was the gist of my original post. I am worried as well about how the band is going to affect the way I drink. From reading in alot of other areas- not sport specific- I get the idea that the problem will resolve itself when I find the right fill level. Fingers crossed it is so!

Kat