HUGE NSV!! 1st 5K

VeraG
on 5/8/11 5:59 am - Bonner Springs, KS

I ran my very first 5K this morning!!! I didn't get to train for it very much, so I thought I would be walking quite a bit of it. I ran the whole thing!!! I did 35.5 min. I bawled like a baby when I crossed the finish line. It was a remarkable feeling. Of all my NSV's and even loosing 100lbs. didn't hit me like this did. I don't know if it was the accomplishment, the fact that it's mother's day, (I lost my son 3 years ago)or emotions in general, but I think one person was seriously concerned. I had to pull it together. Anyway, I could have never have done this last year. I LOVE MY SLEEVE!! Oh, and Happy Mother's Day!

Living until I die!

Judith K.
on 5/8/11 6:06 am

VSG on 05/15/10 with

Huge, huge, huge! CONGRATS!!!!!

I had my sleeve a few weeks after you and have lost almost as much weight and I can't imagine even trying to run a 5K. Maybe I'll try it -- you've inspired me.

I'm so sorry about the loss of your son -- honestly can't imagine your pain. I think he would have been very proud of you today.

Happy Mother's Day.

HW -- 255.8#; WW/pre-op lost 22.6#; CW -- 152.2#; GW 140#; 103.6# GONE FOREVER!

VeraG
on 5/8/11 10:14 am - Bonner Springs, KS

VSG on 04/20/10

Thank you so much!! I know he would have been proud of me. He actually helped me through the end of the race.

Living until I die!

MediumSoon
on 5/8/11 6:11 am - TX

VSG on 10/25/10

Wow! You are awesome! I can't even run one whole lap! I can walk like a fool and work out hard - but running is NOT my thing! Never has been - even when I was a competitive athlete as a teen. Way to go you!!!

(deactivated member)
on 5/8/11 6:24 am

VSG on 02/22/11

This just made my day! I am so happy for you! That is a HUGE accomplishment!!!!!

SassyItalian
on 5/8/11 6:34 am - Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis

VSG on 12/21/10

Vera-
That is a HUGE accomplishement. HUGE. You are such an inspiration.
Amazing..

I'm sure strength from your son helped to push you today and he would have been so proud.

Thank you for sharing that with us.

xoxo

                      HW: 258lbs  SW: 240   CW: 140 I am 5 foot 7 and 30 years old
                 VSG 12/21/10  Plastics: Tummy tuck, breast lift, and augmentation 11/3/11
                                             Soon to be veterinarian!! xoxo

a.walker
on 5/8/11 7:48 am - Salina, KS

VSG on 07/22/10

Congratulations! What a great story, and so awesome that you were able to run the whole thing. Fantastic! Happy Mother's Day!

Amy -- 5'8"

Stella S.
on 5/8/11 8:14 am

Feels great, doesn't it!!! That's an awesome time for your first one!!!

vjb1952
on 5/8/11 9:32 am - Littlerock, CA

VSG on 03/28/11

Thank you for sharing such an inspiring post! Running is not my thing, and sometimes I am afraid walking isn't either (my knees hurt like heck most of the time now), so my hat is truly off to you, Sweetie...am sure your son was helping you in his own special way, too. Thank you for such a nice dose of encouragement...best wishes, Viv