I know exactly how you feel....I have been banded for 8 months and had a slip on September 9, doctor went in and "unhooked" my band , but left it in place, let my stomach heal, then went back in on September 21, and "rehooked" it - so I have had two surgeries within a couple of weeks. I had worked up to running 5 miles each day I was going to do my first 5k this past weekend....but that didn't happen!!! Doc told me the same thing - I could "walk" this weekend if I feel up to it....not being able to run is killing me!!! So I know how you feel - we are technically starting over!

I am so sorry! That has to absolutely suck. But good for you for picking a new race and starting again. It will be so amazing and worth it when you do get across that finish line!

Sorry about the race & going through surgery again:( But you sound like you've got the right attitude to start again. I was happy to see you mentioned the race was in Seattle, Washington. I grew up in Seattle & don't see many people on this site from Washington. I now live in the desert portion of the state.Not as pretty but very little rain. We also share the same birthday...small world. Well this is starting to sound creepy so I will end it & say Good Luck were all rooting for you :-)! lol