dbig42

Hi everyone - I am brand new to this. All of my pre-surgery appointments are done and I will be meeting with the surgeon soon to set my surgery date. Have any of you ever run a 1/2 marathon (or full marathon) post-surgery? I ran a 1/2 marathon two years ago and that is something that I would like to do again but am unsure that I will be able to. How is someone who has the RNY surgery able to get enough nutrients and calories in to be able to have enough energy for long-duration type activities? If anyone has any experience with this, I would love to the advice! Thanks!

Had surgery on 9/4 and I feel great! I have not had any side effects, (no nausea, vomiting, very minimal pain) since I have been home I have not even taken any Tylenol or pain meds). The only thing that has been a problem is I have very little endurance, I tried to walk for about 15 minutes yesterday and it wiped me out. I almost forgot, no one warned me that they would be putting in a catheter! That was quite a surprise when I woke up! Once they took it out, it was pretty painful urinating for a few days. Honestly, that was the worst part of the entire surgery! The clear liquid diet is not the most fun in the world but certainly doable. I have been alternating between beef broth and chicken broth for meals and a variety of diet Snapple flavors and crystal light and of course Water. Good Luck all September RNY's! Keep up the great work! HW: 385, Surgery day weight: 347, Current Weight:??? (Going to wait until my 2-week follow-up to get the good news)

Thanks everyone! I delayed my surgery but I now have it scheduled for September 4th. I am so excited - I can't wait to get it done and move on exercising!