X-Post, getting ready for competition, nervous

Linda B.
on 7/23/13 4:54 pm - CO

VSG on 09/13/12

Well, time for a bucket list item. I go skate on practice ice tomorrow, and then enjoy an opening ceremony beach party. Thursday morning at about 11:20, I skate my technical program, Friday morning at about 9:30, I skate my artistic program, and at about 4:45, I skate with 3 others from my skating class in a comedy program. Then I get to go to a closing ice show. Now, I just need to stay upright, and like my friend Dianne told me, skate like nobody's watching.

I never thought I would be joining the ranks of competitive ice skaters, my sleeve has been such a gift. While this is a competition for recreational skaters, not elite, Olympic hopefuls, I still plan on having a good time and giving it my best effort. Win, lose, or fall on my a$$, a friend on another forum is so right, "to compete is to win. " So if I do it, I win. If the pics & video turn out, I'll post them in a few days.

high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138

dunlopfish
on 7/23/13 6:09 pm

wow. I agree skate like nobody is watching and enjoy every second. you will be amazing!

Tracy D.
on 7/23/13 8:49 pm - Papillion, NE

VSG on 05/24/13

Have a fabulous time, Linda! And be sure to post those pictures of you competing - you'll do great :-)

Tracy 5'3" HW: 235 SW: 218 CW: 132 M1: -22 M2: -13 M3: -12 M4: -9 M5: -8 M6: -10 M7: -4

Goal reached in 7 months and 1 week!

Lower Body Lift w/Dr. Barnthouse 7-8-15

Tirza T.
on 7/23/13 9:39 pm

VSG on 01/17/12

Sounds exciting! Make sure you enjoy yourself in the process.

Female, Height 5'6"
HW&Surgeon Consult Weight: 330 lbs. SW: 294 CW:

jubjub
on 7/23/13 10:02 pm - Palm Desert, CA

VSG on 06/25/12

Rule number 1 - have fun! Enjoy the gift!

Heaviest: 313/VSG Pre: 295/Surgery: 260/Maintenance target:190 - Recent: 195 (08/15/19)

1st 2015&2016 12-Hour Time Trial UMCA 50-59 Age Group
1st 2017 Race Across the West 4-Person 50-59 Age Group
4th 2019 Race Across America 8 Person Team

jenn227
on 7/23/13 10:48 pm - NJ

VSG on 03/26/13

Just got goosebumps reading this! So excited for you....you are a warrior!

Have fun!

Jenn Highest weight: 278. Starting weight: 275. Surgery weight: 253. Month 1: 25 lbs. Month 2: 8.8 lbs. Month 3: 12.6 lbs. Month 4: 7 lbs. Onederland 7/29/2013. Month 5: 7 lbs. Month 6: 5 lbs. Months 7-9: self-induced maintenance, then 5 lb gain.