Couch to 5k.....come join me!!

[georgia girl 35]

GA - I read where some people get a thicker liquid put in their band if they problems with Fluid leaking out. It might be worth asking about. How did your appointment go?

Hey Suzanne! Well, I didn't get the news I wanted. I was missing 1.2cc in 2 weeks. Unfortunately, it is still a pretty slow leak, even though it's getting worse. With it being so slow, it's not going to show up on the dye test yet. So, that means I just have to go in every 2 weeks for measurements and fills until the leak gets bigger. I was really hoping to be able to do the dye test and get the surgery over with!!

He did say that he could go ahead and do surgery, but there is no guarantee he would be able to find the leak. I don't want that to happen so I guess I have no choice but to wait it out.

Hopefully the leak will keep getting bigger and it will big enough to do the test on soon!

[georgia girl 35]

Oh, thanks for the thicker Fluid suggestion Suzanne. I doubt they would use it since they want to see more fluid leaking, lol. But, thanks anyway. If the leak doesn't get bigger soon, I may just suggest it so I can get some decent restriction!!

[SuzanneG 1]

Oh, thanks for the thicker Fluid suggestion Suzanne. I doubt they would use it since they want to see more fluid leaking, lol. But, thanks anyway. If the leak doesn't get bigger soon, I may just suggest it so I can get some decent restriction!!

GA, I read about it in another thread and they were saying on there that some people's fluid actually seeps out through the membrane/tube without an actual leak and that the thicker liquid permanently solves the problem.

Maybe do a search on it and see if it could help you. I know you must be so frustrated! Hang in there.

[georgia girl 35]

GA, I read about it in another thread and they were saying on there that some people's Fluid actually seeps out through the membrane/tube without an actual leak and that the thicker liquid permanently solves the problem.

Maybe do a search on it and see if it could help you. I know you must be so frustrated! Hang in there.

Oh, gotcha. I will look into that!! Thanks

[Kathybad 0]

I've been given a gift the last week or so with the weather... it's been absolutely beautiful here. Slightly cool, sunny, fall leaves and not too windy. The best of fall that Ontario has to offer. For those of you in the South, I may envy you during our horribly cold winters, but there is no where better to be than here in the fall, and its lasting a lot longer this year. Usually its snowing by now or pretty close to it. Our golf courses generally close by end of Oct, and most are still open enjoying the extra long season.

I've certainly taken advantage of it for running. During the week its dark before I get home, but on the weekend (last and this) I've really loved the outdoor runs.

Hope everyone's enjoying the weather and running!!

[georgia girl 35]

Kathy- glad the weather is treating you nice! It's good to hear from you. Enjoy those runs while you can!

Hope everyone is doing well! I ran 3 times last week and plan to move to week 4 tomorrow. My SIL is running with me and we've been working with a trainer at the gym some too. He worked us HARD Friday...I could barely walk yesterday. Today is much better. I no longer feel like an old lady, lol!

Have a great week everyone!!

[georgia girl 35]

Well, I started week 4 today and I thought I was going to die!! I did finish it, but it was a challenge. I had to cut my first 5 min run a little short (probably 1 minute short). Not sure what happened, but I was having a touch of reflux this morning when I woke up and I started choking during my run! I almost puked on the treadmill, lol! I eventually recovered and was able to finish the rest.

I haven't been able to eat anything today! That is really weird for me. Maybe mother nature is about to visit??? I don't know.

My restriction seems to be holding out longer this time. I think my band is possessed :biggrin:

[Kathybad 0]

Georgia... maybe you should give your band an alternate identity, and name it something silly, like "bubbles" or something that makes you laugh... that might train it to stop being so unpredictable and nasty! LOL. Keep up the excellent progress.

I'm going to run on the treadmill tonight just to loosen up a bit from the longer runs this weekend. Plus I've got to get the stress of the day out! Ughhh what a day!

[Kathybad 0]

I ran last night on the treadmill and really pushed myself. DH and I are in a challenge with Nike+ and I really want to beat him, so I had to do 4k or more... so I did 4.4k, and I ran it faster than I have been lately. It felt great, and I slept like a baby all night! Had the runner's high and everything.

[sndycnrd 1]

I'd like to join.........Oh my gosh, what am I saying. I am 52 years old, 217 lbs, and have not even tried to run since I was 18. This is a very scary undertaking for me but I will do it! I started week one on my treadmill tonight. It was tough but I managed to finish it. Thank goodness for the handrails on both sides of the treadmill. I held on for dear life. LOL Needless to say, I was huffing, puffing and cursing but, I finished. This is probably the bravest undertaking I have made in decades. I am not certain I will ever be able to run 5k but I will finish, (even if I have to walk part way)

[georgia girl 35]

Welcome sndycnrd!

I managed to get through another day of week 4 today....without choking, lol! I may do week 4 again next week. I don't feel like I'm quite ready to move on yet. I also did Pilates today, so I'm sure I'll pay for that tomorrow!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

[Kathybad 0]

Welcome Sndy... congrats on taking one of the hardest steps... the first one! All you have to do is take it at your own pace, progress as you can and when you're ready and you will end up loving this as much as we do! Don't worry about your age or weight. I'm 43 and started last year when I weighted 243. I struggled big time throughout each week. Most weeks I couldn't finish all of the intervals until the 3rd or 4th try, but kept with it. Then it just started to get easier. I really loved the feeling I had after running each time. I felt so proud and totally amazed that I could actually run... ME! Then one day about 3 months in, I realized DURING the run that I loved it. Then I knew I was hooked. There have been a few periods where I don't run for a few weeks, but not more than 3, and then I'm back at it, going every day or 2.

I just finished another treadmill run, and am really enjoying the euphoric "runner's high". DH is now running, so I'm hoping he doesn't run more than 5k, so I can still beat him in the challenge that we have ending tomorrow!

[georgia girl 35]

I just finished another treadmill run, and am really enjoying the euphoric "runner's high". DH is now running, so I'm hoping he doesn't run more than 5k, so I can still beat him in the challenge that we have ending tomorrow!

Well.....did you win???

I ran outside today. It was such a beautiful day for running. Not too cool, not too warm.....just right! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

[Kathybad 0]

I thought the challenge ended yesterday, but its still on until midnight tonight... so far I'm ahead by about 1km. Not sure if we are running today or not, but I plan to win this!

[ddgalarza 0]

Hello all, I am new to this forum but not the site. I have been hearing about the C25K for quite sometine now. I'm ready to get started but have come across one obstacle. I was trying to put the app on my ipod classic but I am only finding app for ipod touch or the iphone. Anyone have any info, I am very anxious to get started!