6 years Post Op

[rowenusmc 7]

Rodney Transformation.docxJust a short posting that will hopefully motivate some and confirm we can go LONG.

December 9, 2009 was Bypass at 305 pounds with all the co-morbid boxes checked. I have now completed over 30 marathons and ultra runs, 2 Iron distance races, and now race recumbent bikes at up to 400 miles per event. Took a long time and a lot of experimentation to home in on fueling that works after GBP to avoid dumping, cramping, and sugar spikes. I currently use UCAN powder while doing any endurance events, but see several products on here that may fit the bill too. I have a pretty full racing schedule for 2016 so I will try some of the Protein based shakes as the year progresses. I would like to hear from others that go LONG and have used some of the products here or found other suitable fuels.

I gladly identify myself as a just to finish athlete, so I might be out on the course longer than most, but I have yet to run up against the distance that can stop me. I am thankful to be where I am, considering where I was headed. My cycling goal for 2016 is to qualify for RAAM ( I believe I will be the first GB Athlete to do so, but there may already be one that has). I'm glad to help if I can.

Edited December 2, 2015 by rowenusmc

[Cervidae 2,389]

super inspiring, thank you for sharing. Congrats to you on all your hard work and success.

[WannabeH 114]

Thanks so much for you post. It's always great to hear from a long termer like yourself and with such a positive outcome. I'm pre-op and I'll find out my surgery date tomorrow. I hoping to complete a 7.5 mile run next September. I did this run about 8 years ago.

[RNYDawn 160]

Thank you for sharing! I am so happy to read of your running successes! Congrats! And thanks for sharing about the fuel choices that work for you! I am so excited to run again - I have completed some 5ks, 8k, 10k, and a half marathon but had to stop due to the stress on my joints. Thanks for reminding me of another reason to be excited for this surgery!