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    Gastric Sleeve Member Gvn71's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Glenn
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    Thumbs up 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Well, I did it!

    I ran the Hartford Half Marathon on Saturday Oct. 14th!

    What a day. It was oddly emotional a few times during the run. I just couldn't get over the fact that less than a year (2/2/2017 surgery date) after having had this life saving surgery I was running 13.1 miles!!!! In a race, in under 2 hours......

    Un freakin believable!!!

    My official time was 1:53:16! I broke my goal of running sub 2 hours by almost 7 minutes. Approximately 8:30 per mile. I trained pretty hard for this and am so happy at the outcome.

    Here are some pictures from Saturday.

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    Standing with my kids waiting to head to the starting line.

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    T minus 1 minute! Here we go....

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    100 yards to the finish line! I spotted my wife and kids cheering me on!

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    Exhausted! Time to find some food..... I ate a donut! And a piece of English muffin bread, and a banana, this went on for some time.... I was seriously hungry, borderlined on needing to sit down and not move......

    I will say I felt like I had used any and all calorie reserves in the race. Saturday afternoon I was exhausted and had zero energy. It was a chore to get up and do anything. I also ditched the 3 meals a day concept for Saturday and Sunday... I was ravenously hungry. I ate, and ate, and ate...... Pretty much grazed all day. Sunday we went apple picking, and I promptly ate 4 apples..... I just couldn't get enough calories!

    Today I feel much better and am back on my plan, eating accordingly.

    The real question now is, what next? I need something to train for....... My brain is swelling with possibilities.....

    Next year is the question. My current thinking has me doing an Olympic Distance Triathlon in early June, then 2 or 3 sprint distance triathlons and pull it all together in September for a whopping 70.3 miles of Half Ironman fun! I might just run Hartford again in October if I'm not dead yet..... If I can swing the 70.3 then I'll likely be training for a full 140.6 Ironman Triathlon in 2019.

    How deep is this rabbit hole I've fallen into?

    THIS SURGERY SAVED MY LIFE!!!!!!! Changed it too (100% for the better).
    LOVING MY NEW LIFE!!!!

    "Never take life to seriously, no one gets out alive anyway!"

    Remember, in this thing, it's a good thing to be a loser!




    High Weight - 317
    Pre Surgery Weight - 291
    Current Weight - 181 OMG
    Target Weight -205 That's right, 205!!!!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member smarijczyn's Avatar
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Congratulations!!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Christie13's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    I knew you would crush it Glenn!! Congrats. The possibilities are endless!! Keep aiming for the stars and getting the most out of this new shot at life!! And what an amazing example you are for your kiddos!! Rock on my friend.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Plentyofpaints's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Carolyn
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    Roshek
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Wow, what an accomplishment!!!! So happy for you.
    I show horses and can't wait to get to a more healthy weight to enjoy my horses even more.
    You have an amazing transformation! Keep it up!



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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Wow, are you inspiring! Congratulations!!!


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Stacey03's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Edie
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    I LOVE THIS POST!!!!!!! AND LOOK AT YOUR TIME!!!!! So good, congrats x


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    Gastric Sleeve Member Alynn's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Congrats and blessings!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member astallons's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Congratulations!!! As for what next, maybe try some of the mud/obstacle runs. They do them in all distances...pick one and try it out!!! My husband and I did a six mile mud run a few years ago when I was at my heaviest weight. I ran some of it, but mostly walked and skipped some of the obstacles. I look forward to competing in another one soon now that I have had surgery and weight is coming off!!! Good luck in whatever you find to fill your "what now".
    :-)



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    Gastric Sleeve Member ghost_ryder's Avatar
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Glen, that is an amazing time. I finished a half in just under 4 hours.



    HW - 341 - June 1
    SW - 319 - 8/23 (-22)
    1mn - 286 - Sept 23 (-33) -total 55
    2mn - 274 - Oct 23 (-12) -total 67
    3mn - 263 - Nov 23 (-11) -total 78
    6mn - 238 - Feb 23(-25) - total 103
    9mn - 230 - May 23 (-8) - Total 111
    10mn - 226 - June 23 (-4) Total 115
    11mn - 226 - July 23 (0) Total 115

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Luv49ers19's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Well done Glenn! I can't even imagine doing that. So proud of you!!!!
    Hw: 260
    Sw: 260 10/23/16
    Weight at time of sleeve 209 (-51)
    Sleeve date 5/23/17
    1 month:187 (-22)
    2 month:178 (-9)
    3 month:172 (-6)
    4 month:162 (-10)
    5 month:150 (-12) (10/28/17) 6 month goal!!!!
    6 month: 143 (-7)
    7 month: 136 (-7)
    8 month: 131 (-5) made goal weight 130 (2/8/2017)
    9 month: 125 (-6)
    10 month: 120 (-5)
    11 month: 115 (-5)
    1 year: 114 (-1)
    16 months: 120 (+6)

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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    I love this post! Not only did you do a half, you crushed it! That was a fast pace!!!! Way to go!!!



    Surgery Day Weight 1/11: 300
    Month 1: -34 pounds, -25 inches

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    Gastric Sleeve Member mandyjdc's Avatar
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Congratulations!!! I'm having my surgery tomorrow and this story has just re-affirmed my decision. Great job!!!!



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Gvn71's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Glenn
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Quote Originally Posted by mandyjdc View Post
    Congratulations!!! I'm having my surgery tomorrow and this story has just re-affirmed my decision. Great job!!!!
    Good luck! You won't regret it (at least I know I don't)! Remember to walk as soon as you can after surgery. It helped me tons! Let us know how your doing.
    LOVING MY NEW LIFE!!!!

    "Never take life to seriously, no one gets out alive anyway!"

    Remember, in this thing, it's a good thing to be a loser!




    High Weight - 317
    Pre Surgery Weight - 291
    Current Weight - 181 OMG
    Target Weight -205 That's right, 205!!!!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member Gvn71's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Glenn
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Quote Originally Posted by astallons View Post
    Congratulations!!! As for what next, maybe try some of the mud/obstacle runs. They do them in all distances...pick one and try it out!!! My husband and I did a six mile mud run a few years ago when I was at my heaviest weight. I ran some of it, but mostly walked and skipped some of the obstacles. I look forward to competing in another one soon now that I have had surgery and weight is coming off!!! Good luck in whatever you find to fill your "what now".
    :-)
    I've thought about doing a "Tough Mudder" or similar races. Just not sure I'm into the mud fun. Shopping for a triathlon bike as we speak so that helps with motivation.

    Today is my last day off from running since the 1/2, tomorrow I run again! Actually looking forward to it, but want to give my legs a little break (still a little sore).

    Thanks for your comments!
    LOVING MY NEW LIFE!!!!

    "Never take life to seriously, no one gets out alive anyway!"

    Remember, in this thing, it's a good thing to be a loser!




    High Weight - 317
    Pre Surgery Weight - 291
    Current Weight - 181 OMG
    Target Weight -205 That's right, 205!!!!

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    Gastric Sleeve Member knp76's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    09/12/2017
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    Carl Weiss
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    Default Re: 13.1 reasons to have the surgery!

    Congratulations!



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