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Hey everyone,

My wife is three months post surgery and she's doing phenomenal. I've just scheduled my initial consult with the surgeon, so I'm very early in the process here. I did have some questions/concerns that I'd love some input on.

I currently enjoy obstacle races such as Spartan and Tough Mudder. I also do Crossfit 3-4x per week. Post surgery, will I be able to fuel and hydrate myself to handle a 16-mile race on a mountain? I worry with the smaller stomach size, I won't be able to take in enough calories to function, or enough Water to keep hydrated.

Anyone have experience with this?

Thanks!

Ray

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Several people on this board are endurance athletes...triathlons, marathons, etc. the short answer is yes...it may be a lot of trial and error to figure out what works. You can race and have WLS.

I'm only 8 weeks out so I'm still learning my new system. I can drink normally. I am just starting back to running...I plan to carry several small Snacks and see what works. Pre-op I didn't need to eat unless my run is longer than 3 hours. I'm going much shorter distances right now. Good luck

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Yup! I'm four years out. Have done two full marathons, countless halls and tri's... a bunch of Ragnar relays and a couple of Spartans! You can totally do it! I can gulp plenty of Water and fuel appropriately. Not a problem!

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