ajohnston316

I am 1 year and 9 months post-op. I have lost 100 pounds and ran my first marathon December 11, 2011. I could not even run a half mile when I started running 5 months after my surgery. I made a decision that I was going to do this and it was all mind over body at that point. I had always thought what if I could run a marathon and I actually did it. I am not sure what I will do next but I do know that I will make another goal. I have learned that when I have a goal to accomplish it helps me to stay on target. Maybe a marathon is not something you are interested in but sign up for a 5K or a bike ride if you can not run. There is so much support out there and amazing people that are always willing to help. Don't worry about being the slowest or what you look like just get out there and do it!! I will finish with a quote from Lance Armstrong..."If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way." I know I was given a second chance, what about you?

I was lapbanded one year ago. I have not done a full marathon but have done two 1/2 marathons and just ran a 10k. I know Hal Higdon training is good but I used marathon rookie training schedule off the internet. It was very basic and was just to get your miles to where they needed to be to finish. I was not worried about time. For the 1/2 marathons and from what I understand unless you are running over 10 miles you probably do not need any supplements. Just hydrate!! I have never taken anything even when running 13.1. You probabaly have not built up your endurance and are just struggling to get through but that will change the more you run. Don't overdo it! I did not specifically count calories but I do make sure after a long run I eat a banana or some carbs to refuel my body. GOOD LUCK!! Maybe try a 1/2 marathon before you run the full. There are lots of them out there and you can find one to fit in your training schedule I am sure. I am running another 1/2 at the end of March and am training for a triathalon. What a difference a year makes! quote name='HezTri-s' timestamp='1294579703' post='1557230'] I was banded on October 26, and haven't done any great amount of exercise since then but have lost 30 lbs! Yeah! Anyway on Jan. 1 I registered for the Flying Pig Marathon and have been trying to train for this event. I will preface this with I am eating about 1000 to 1200 calories per day. After running about 2 miles, or 30 minutes I just seem to run out of fuel. Fellow runners will know this as hitting the wall. Can any other banded runners out there let me know what their fueling strategy is for longer runs? I am following a Hal Higdon plan which calls for 6 mile plus run long runs at this phase in training. I will also say that prior to the 30 lb weight loss, I could only run for a minute or two before having to stop to walk. Now I can run a half a mile or so before a brief walk break and then back on. Clearly my body must be adjusting to the weight loss but I also want to be able to follow this training plan in order to be prepared for 26.2 miles in May!!!!! PS any others out there registered for the PIG? PPS I don't want to ruin my weight loss by eating too many calories before running either. I'm not sure what the balancing game should be with respect to calorie balance and fueling for running.

Well I was banded in March of 2010 and just ran my first 1/2 marathon. 2 hourS and 16 minutes-YEAH!!! I have lost a total of 91 pounds and feel better than ever. My biggest advice to new lapbanders is start walking as soon as you feel well enough and make execise a part of your lifestyle forever. I started as soon as the doctor said it was OK and I would have never thought I could ever run, much less 13.1 miles. I hope someone will be encouraged by this and decide to make the change in their life not only with eatting because when you get the band it is a given that will change. Make sure to incorporate exercise into your life. I have 3 children so if I can make the time for it so can you!!!

Had lapband surgery 3/16 and they found a nodule on my liver. They did a biopsy on it and I will get results in a week. Please pray for a non-malignancy. Also a speedy recovery with my surgery.:scared2:

I am having surgery this Tuesday. I really have not thought much about it since intially deciding to do it but now it seems a little scary. I just hope everything goes smoothly and that this works!!:thumbup:

I am having surgery this Tuesday. I really have not thought much about it since intially deciding to do it but now it seems a little scary. I just hope everything goes smoothly and that this works!!