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kellybelly333
on 8/5/13 11:48 pm - Toronto, Canada

It was excruciatingly painful to put on tights (that pair before you grudgingly gave up wearing them, or bought the bigger size)?

This I remembered so clearly today when I donned my new compression running pants. The effort it takes to get into these things. The manipulating my extra thigh skin (instead of fat) just right, so that I won't chafe, the pulling up one side an inch, and then the next....every bit brought back the memories!

At least I wasn't sweating buckets, breathing hard and dizzy after, or else I wouldn't even get to the run! LOL

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

Michele T.
on 8/5/13 11:52 pm - Canada

I totally know the feeling now... I can`t wait to not have that feeling anymore :)

Referral from GP October 2012 Starting Opti July 15th Surgery with Dr. Jackson @ TWH on August 8th, 2013

Bran_Flakes
on 8/5/13 11:55 pm

Best of luck on Thursday Michelle! Sending good vibes :)

HW 312lbs Opti Weight 265lbs SW 251 CW 202

Referral May 2, 2013 Confirmation to registry May 16, 2013, Orientation May 27, 2013, Meet with Surgeon Dr. Huynh June 4, 2013, SW and RD June 12, 2013, RN and Dr. Glazer July 8, 2013, 2nd Apt with Dr Huynh July 18, 2013, Start opti July 24, 2013, PATTS July 30, 2013, Surgery Date Aug 7, 2013

Michele T.
on 8/6/13 6:11 am - Canada

Thank you so much and you as well :) can`t wait to get your updates :)

Referral from GP October 2012 Starting Opti July 15th Surgery with Dr. Jackson @ TWH on August 8th, 2013

chipmunk_roasting
on 8/6/13 1:46 am - Ottawa, ON, Canada

OMG yes, I can relate -- I'm not putting on running pants, but I sure as heck remember in December getting in to pantyhose. I just about dislocated a hip! OK, an exaggeration, but so true.

Just consider the donning of the pants as part of your stretching and warmup.

Seriously, I am so proud of you -- you have no idea how much you inspire me.

Great post.

mmm

Referral - March 2011 // Orientation - Ottawa - July 8, 2011 // Surgery - January 23, 2013

kellybelly333
on 8/6/13 5:42 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Wow thanks Marilyn!

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

(deactivated member)
on 8/6/13 2:31 am - Straford, Canada

Hardly ever wear tights but the dizziness from trying to cut my toenails and the occasional hernia from said foot care was so frustrating! So many things are easier now!

kellybelly333
on 8/6/13 5:44 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

I remember hugging my knees to my chest for the first time. I had to clasp my hands tight to keep them there and I loved that! Yesterday I realized u sit like that a lot.....without my arms holding me tight....I'm holding my phone instead lol

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

Patm
on 8/6/13 4:01 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

I can just picture the torture you went through. It really did make me laugh. Guess the thighs will have to be the next to go

kellybelly333
on 8/6/13 5:45 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

Nah. They aren't great, but not bad enough for me to fork out $10k + for that surgery!!

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

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