My huge NSV - 5K!
This morning I ran my first 5K in 37 minutes and 19 seconds! I started training about 8 weeks ago and have been totally bitten by the running bug. I feel free when I am out pounding the pavement. I ran the whole way and did not stop to walk once, which was my big goal for the race regardless of time.
During my run, a lady ran by and told me I was doing great so I told her it was my first run. She motioned to another man and woman that it was my first run so they turned to high-five me, and it was David Patchell-Evans and Mo Hagan of Goodlife fitness! (They are on TV a lot). I told them I had lost 130 lbs over the last year and Mo gave me a hug as we were shuffling along, then we continued on the run. It was amazing!
A year ago, I couldn't have run 5 metres and today I ran the full 5k! This tool really is a gift!
*Lindsey*
Keeping off 133 lbs since 2012!
Referral to Bariatric Registry: May 2011 / Surgery (HRRH): June 25, 2012 
I love reading these posts! Finishing a 5K is TOTALLY my major goal for myself. I can only imagine what a sense of accomplishment you felt at the finish line!
Congratulations!! :)
Referral to Surgeon: February 12, 2013 Appointment with Surgeon: April 24, 2013 Endoscopy: April 30, 2013 Referral sent to Bariatric Registry: May 2, 2013 Orientation Appointment: May 27, 2013 Dr Klein Appointment: June 6, 2013 Second Upper GI Series: June 11 Dr Glazer: August 12, 2013 RN/RD/SW: August 29. 2013 Follow-up With Dr Klein: September 23, 2013 Start Opti: October 23, 2013 Surgery Date: November 14, 2013
Boy I envy you. I'm only a month post op so I know it will be awhile before I can run. I get out of breath doing a bit of gardening. I can't imagine ever being able to run. Congrats, so awesome for you.
Referral - 12/21/12, Referral Received - 1/10/13, Orientation - 1/21/13, Met Dr. Hagen - 2/20/13, NUT, RN, SW - 3/13/13, Gastroscopy - 3/13/13, Dr. Glazer - 3/21/13, Pick-up Opti - 3/21/13, PATTS - 3/21/13, Surgery - 4/16/13
Awesome! Runners seem to be a pretty supportive bunch. Keep up the good work, I look forward to hearing about your first 10k next.
Great work and amazing results! 
That's awesome, congratulations! It's a great feeling!
Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012
Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs
