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05-16-2008, 01:47 PM
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#1 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008 Age: 37
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City: Amarillo State: TX | Any athletes out there before getting the Band?
Hi. I am new to the forum. I am being banded on June 13th. I have been an athlete for as long as I can remember, despite carrying an extra 100 lbs of weight. I love to train hard and long! How will the band affect hydration, for example? I am worried that I will be dealing with dehydration in long events or training sessions. Has anyone dealt with this?
KatW
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05-16-2008, 03:07 PM
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no issues; and i workout 5 times a wk (2 w/a trainer).
i played college sports & just recently picked them back up in addition to regular workouts - you will more than be able to stay hydrated & it's important you do so.
good luck w/your surgery!!
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05-16-2008, 03:47 PM
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#3 | | Registered User
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I work out hard almost every day and I've never had dehydration problems. I drink water all day at work and at night too.. you shouldn't have any issues.
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05-16-2008, 05:49 PM
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#4 | | Registered User
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I'm training for my second marathon (first one...post band) and have been drinking large amounts of water and low sugar electrolyte replacements with no problems whatsoever!!
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05-17-2008, 09:59 AM
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#5 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008 Age: 37
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City: Amarillo State: TX |
Thanks for the feedback!
KatW
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05-17-2008, 10:56 AM
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#6 | | pbpunisher
Join Date: Mar 2008
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City: SW Michigan State: MI |
I have those concerns also, I was a Div1 tennis player, never had a problem with weight before but then after some traumatic life events, and becoming a single father eight years ago, I've since put on 100 pounds. I cannot stand it anymore and have decided to get banded. I have a dream of competing in a triathalon one day, and I"m concerned about how the band will do not only staying hydrated but also if it could cause it to slip.
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05-19-2008, 03:00 PM
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#7 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008 Age: 37
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City: Amarillo State: TX |
Jeez, I would be more worried about tennis than a tri! The movements are relatively contained in tri-swim, bike, run. Tennis is all over the place!
I hope you do a tri! I love them! The community is great and very inclusive.
Favorite joke- What do you call the last person across the finish line at a triathlon?
A triathlete.
Good luck!
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05-19-2008, 09:25 PM
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#8 | | pbpunisher
Join Date: Mar 2008
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City: SW Michigan State: MI | Quote:
Originally Posted by KatW  Jeez, I would be more worried about tennis than a tri! The movements are relatively contained in tri-swim, bike, run. Tennis is all over the place!
I hope you do a tri! I love them! The community is great and very inclusive.
Favorite joke- What do you call the last person across the finish line at a triathlon?
A triathlete.
Good luck! | Actually, more than worrying about band slippage, I was concerned about staying hydrated. When I used to train twice a day, I could drink literally a liter for every hour training. I was wondering if being resitricted could be a problem.
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05-20-2008, 08:34 AM
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#9 | | Registered User Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2008 Age: 37
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City: Amarillo State: TX |
That was the gist of my original post. I am worried as well about how the band is going to affect the way I drink. From reading in alot of other areas- not sport specific- I get the idea that the problem will resolve itself when I find the right fill level. Fingers crossed it is so!
Kat
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