Huge NSV - My First 5km Run

pinkjellybean
on 4/6/13 4:03 am - Canada

VSG on 01/25/12

I can't believe it! I did it AND I survived! 15 Months ago I was 250 pounds heavier and the thought of walking even 1KM was horrifying! I was really nervous to go out and run today because I have been side lined from running due to a low heart rate issue but my doctor gave me the all clear to do it and just listen to my body and I went for it! After not running for almost 3 months I completed my 5km run today with a time of 34 minutes and 9 seconds (34:09). I practically was so overcome with emotion at the finish line I just wanted to cry! Of course many pics were taken but here is a small sampling!

Crossing the finish line

So happy to see my husband and son...(that's my mom's husband in the background who ran with me and cheered me on)

Yay me!!

My husband and son with me after my race!

SURGERY at Toronto Western Hospital - VSG JANUARY 25th, 2012!!

5'9 - HW - 390 SW - 368.8 GW - 150

kayakgirl
on 4/6/13 4:20 am - Canada

Congratulations! BTW, you are a very cute runner. You must feel great!

Initial referral: March 21, 2013; Orientation: April 26, 2013 (OWMC); Nurse Practitioner: July 10, 2013; Nut/Beh: July 15, 2013; Pre-op Class: September 18, 2013; Internist: September 18, 2013; Surgeon: October 1, 2013; Surgery: November 25, 2013 (Dr. Yelle)

Laurie C.
on 4/6/13 4:26 am - Collingwood, ON, Canada

Hey:

What an awesome achievement, you have worked really hard and I am sooooo proud of you!!!!!

Laurie

Surgery: June 11, 2012--Dr. Starr--Humber

Monica9811
on 4/6/13 5:07 am - Peterborough, Canada

Way to Go PJB! You are awesome!! Your mom's husband looks my age-so you must be really young :) Glad you enjoyed it and you had a great time as well. One of these days I might try and run myself-who knows...Congrats.

dna
on 4/6/13 5:12 am - Canada

So amazing !!! You go girl !! Come get me next time, I really want to learn to run :) lol

Referral: August 2011 Information session: November 2011
Nut/Psych/SW: Spring 2012 Surgeon Meet: July 6, 2012 Surgery: August 30, 2012

Aca-Verity
on 4/6/13 5:27 am - Canada

VSG on 06/06/12

Melissa!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

Verity

Lizzie54
on 4/6/13 5:42 am - Canada

VSG on 12/05/11

Contragulations Melissa! Wonderful accomplishment.

I wish i could run, however my knees won't allow it, so I do my walking.

Celebrate your victory!

Liz

mamadri
on 4/6/13 5:57 am

Congrats! It was so inspiring to read your post, I am running/walking my first 5km in May. Thank you for taking the time to share your success.

Each day I will open my eyes and believe it is a great day to be me.

Julia P.
on 4/6/13 6:16 am - Canada

RNY on 10/16/12

Congratulations! You are a huge inspiration to me - I am doing my first 5K on May 4th!

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

Heathergetbetter
on 4/6/13 6:45 am - Trenton, ON, Canada

RNY on 05/02/12

YOu are so awesome! Way to go! You have every reason to be super proud of yourself. Thank you for sharing.

Dr Ref: Sept 9th '10, Dr. Follow up (file lost in bulk transfer) Aug '11Pre-surg Asmt Ottawa: Dec 9th '11File Transf to HRH -another bulk transf Bypass class: Feb 2 '12 Surgeon Consult: Feb 8 '12 Dietician: Feb 8 '12 Soc Wrkr: Feb 8 '12 Nurse: Feb 8 '12 Internist: Mar 9 '12 Surgeon: Apr 4 '12 Opti:Apr 18 '12 SURGERY: May 2 '12

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