Can't believe this!! *^% band!
Here I am, aged 60, a total non-athlete who has been morbidly obese for most of her adult life.
And now look what I have done. I just signed up for a 1/2 marathon. I am insane.
It's that %*&&^% band again!
If i hadn't had it I could have remained a couch potato. Maybe not for long as the "morbid" bit of morbid obesity might have kicked in - but I could have sat there on the sofa, in my size 26s.
This band just makes life so difficult.
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Congratulations and good luck!!!!
BTW- I just signed up for my second 5k. This time I'll have my inhaler in hand LOL!
Tiff
Current MD- Dr. Mikami, Honolulu Hawaii
Lapband 14cc AP Lg in 2008- slipped and removed 2016 -VSG July 21, 2016-dx Gerd
** RNY Revision 05/21/2019 **
"A few drops of hope can water and nourish our garden" - Jean M
Life was so much less tiring when i didn't do anything!
Actually...was it? I didn't do anything to make me tired, but I felt tired all the time!!!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Oh not until September so I will start training in August! I have done a few 5ks and I went to the gym for a week or so before them so I reckon a 1/2 marathon will need a few weeks!! I'm not a dedicated athelete! Trouble is i am a bit competitive so will almost kill msyelf on the day to make sure i am nowhere near the back!!
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Jean McMillan c.2009-2013 - Always a bandster at heart
author of Bandwagon (TM), Strategies for Success with the Adjustable Gastric Band & Bandwagon Cookery. Bandwagon for Kindle now available on Amazon. Read my blog at: jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com
This band; I never ceased to be amazed. Went to see the personal trainer today, had an hour with her and at the end she stated "you did good." I consider that a high compliment due to the fact that a year ago I never would have stepped into a gym and would have NEVER met with a pt due to not wanting to let someone else see me winded, sweating and looking like a was going to pass out. I like forward to the challenge and see how far it will take me. It's not just about losing weight now, it's about living better, enjoying life and meeting/exceeding my own expectations by putting me first. Congrats Kate. 
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