Any athletes out there before getting the Band?

KatW · May 16, 2008

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

luluc · May 16, 2008

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!!

coolcrystal · May 16, 2008

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.

marathinner · May 16, 2008

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!!

KatW · May 17, 2008

Thanks for the feedback!

KatW

singledad167 · May 17, 2008

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.

KatW · May 19, 2008

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!

singledad167 · May 20, 2008

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.

KatW · May 20, 2008

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