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iloveravens
on 4/24/16 5:09 am
RNY on 08/13/14

I've been nursing a knee injury (IT band syndrome).  I've been doing my PT stretches every day, hoping to get back to running.  I think I only ran 3 days in April, though I do cardio and/or weights 5-7 times/week.  Yesterday I ran my first 5K since October.  No knee pain at all.  SO thankful.

I knew I was pretty fast.  There was a turnaround mid-way through the race and I could tell if I kept up my pace, I'd place in my age group for sure, maybe even win it.  I finished in 24:15 (7:48 min mile) which was a new personal record.  

Then the awards.  They did it backwards.  Awarding the top 3 in each age group starting with youngest.  First women (girls) 0-9, then 9-14, etc.  When they got to women 40-44, they awarded the top 3.  My name wasn't called.  Weird...ok...hmmm...oh yeah! I must have placed in the Masters Division (separate award for everyone over 40).  Then they awarded the top 3 in the Masters Division.  Nope, not me.  I was wondering what was up, something got screwed up. Then I realized it...did I possibly finish in the overall category?  Yes, I sure did.  I was literally the second female to cross the finish line.  I received a plaque and a medal "Second place overall female." 

2 years ago, I was more that 100 lbs overweight, and smoked a pack of cigarettes a day.  There is no way I should be this fast.  Thank you, WLS, for showing me that anything really is possible.

Best of all:  My daughter (14) who goes to all of my races ran as well.  Usually, it is she standing at the finish line cheering me on, but yesterday, I got to see her cross the finish line  

Happy Spring, y'all.

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

kerbear1969
on 4/24/16 5:23 am - MD

Thats fantastic!!!!!!!!

RNY 8/6/15 HW 304 LW 124lbs RW 165 CW 140 Weight loss stats: Liquid Pre-op -35, August-18, September-12, October-11, November-18, December-16, January-12, February-10, March-11, April -8, May-11, June-5 July-5,August-6

Kakesie
on 4/24/16 5:33 am
RNY on 02/19/16

CONGRATULATIONS!!! 

NYMom222
on 4/24/16 6:17 am
RNY on 07/23/14

That is so WONDERFUL!!  It is exciting as well to have your daughter there too and participating. Setting a good example Mama.... 

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets

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iloveravens
on 4/24/16 1:55 pm
RNY on 08/13/14

Thank you so much 

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

billmacc7
on 4/24/16 6:51 am - MA

Congrats!!! 2nd place overall but your #1 in that you did it after all you have been thru!!! Great job of modeling healthy life for your daughter!!

Yours in WLS Journey,

Bill Mac

iloveravens
on 4/24/16 2:13 pm
RNY on 08/13/14

Thank you so much, Bill!

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

Queen JB
on 4/24/16 6:58 am
RNY on 07/20/15

This is possibly my favorite OH post, ever! Congratulations!

  • High Weight before LapBand: 200 (2008)
  • High Weight before RNY: 160 (2015)
  • Lowest post-op weight: 110 (2016)
  • Maintenance Weight: 120 (2017-2019)
  • Battling Regain Weight: 135 (current)

iloveravens
on 4/24/16 8:55 am
RNY on 08/13/14

Thank you so much. 

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

Emiepie
on 4/24/16 8:17 am, edited 4/24/16 1:18 am
RNY on 08/11/14

You literally just brought tears to my eyes. Such an awesome story to read, thank you for sharing it with us. Do you have a pic of you and her crossing the finish line? I'd love to see them.

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

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