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I have to give myself a pad on the back today. My surgery is set for May 25, and I am on my pre-opt diet. I was invited to go to a 5K run/walk last night. So this morning, I actually got up at 6 am, dressed, drank my shake, and hopped in my neighbors car. I walked the whole thing (no running at this size) with a time of 54 minutes. I actually did it. I didn't give up, I didn't stop. It was hard, and my neighbor was with me the whole way. The feeling at the finish was so exciting, because I finally did something that was outside of my comfort zone. I have never done a 5K before, even when I was younger and in shape. My husband didn't believe me this morning when I left, and told me he was so proud of me this afternoon. If this is a glimpse of what my life will be after surgery, then Let's Get This Party Started! Yeah Me!

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good for youuuuu!!! it's just a matter of waking up and doing it and you definitely did it!!! thankyou for posting your experience it keeps me motivated and everytime i wake up early to do exercise i will remember you!!! goodluck and i wish you the best!!!:thumbup:

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Gratz! That is exactly the attitude you need to have. I'm proud of you too and thanks for the inspiration.

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I don't know you but I am so proud of you :tongue_smilie: That is wonderful! If you can do that now, just think what you will be able to do as the weight comes off. You might be a marathon runner! Whooo hooo!

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awesome job! you are a 5k up on me and I am almost 3 months post-op! LOL

You have shown yourself what you can do! Next year you will run it and not even sweat!

Congrats!!!!

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