Snarky Brewster

Hi all, Just wondering if there are any other derby girl bandsters out there. If so, how has your post-op skating gone? I was banded on Sept. 20 of this year and (naughty me) started skating again about a week and half later. I am trying, however, to watch core exercise for a couple more weeks and am still taking it easy on wheels. Any advice for getting back on the track? I've got jammer dreams for this time night year! exoh, Snarky

Here are my stats... Name: Snarky Brewster Age: 28 Banded on Sept. 20, 2011 Height: 5'8" Starting Weight: 259.7 Current Weight: 226.4 Other fun facts: I skate roller derby and am generally very active. Happily married to an awesome musician. I have two beagle rescues, love vintage clothes, fashion and music. I live in Northern VA and would love another workout buddy, band veteran with a rockin' attitude who could share advice, another newbie to gossip with about the strange post-op world or any combo of the three!

Yay! What are the odds?! This is rad! Yeah, I felt pretty good about 10 days later (like ass before that, though). Technically, I was not cleared skated when I got back on the track... But I was getting that itch. I felt fine but was just doing basic skating. Since I've moved up to endurance skills but am not doing an direct core exercises and am no-contact til next week. I am definitely nervous about going back to 100% but the nurse at my office is a huge derby buff and is so supportive. I am so stoked to slim down and speed up. And I know my girls will take it easy until I am healed... I am worried about bouting, though. It's a whole new world of skating. I'm down about 35 pounds in about a month and cannot imagine skating even lighter. I've got to say - the thought of jamming and skating faster has been a huge motivator!!!

Did you have your gallbladder removed as well? Prior to having mine removed, I was lactose sensitive but after, I can not tolerate dairy at all. There are Lactaid drops, which are pretty rad and might help. But yeah, I'd def. talk to your doctor!

Hooray for VA girls! I'm a total newbie from Woodbridge but would love to connect with other in-state to talk weight-loss fashion, diet advice and general band stuff! Feel free to message - I'd love some band buddies! xoxo, Snarky

Name, real or screen - Snarky B. Age - 28 Weight on October 16 (my last weigh-in/joining late) - 227.3 Goal Weight for October 29th - 215 Exercise Goal for October - Add an extra day of roller derby speed endurance. Wake up for Sunday AM yoga! Up time on elliptical! Dietary Goal for October - Remember to eat more than 2x a day! Personal Goal for October - Celebrate my success with cute new derby outfits and new running shoes! Date Banded - September 20 of this year Total Weight Loss Since Banding - 32.4!!!!