The Candidate

I've always had a fan in my office cubicle. I could break out into a sweat walking to the copier or going to the bathroom. This year, for the first time, I've got a space heater on my Christmas wish list. Today I'm wearing a sweater that is at least three sizes too big for me, but it keeps me warm so I'm hanging onto it. It's amazing how different it is after surgery.

Best wishes on your surgery day. Congrats!

My recovery was very easy. Wishing you the same. Congrats!

Best of luck on your surgery day! Congrats!

Excellent attitude @@miiasan!

Congrats on your surgery day! You are well on your way to a happy healthy life!

@@moothz wow that must have been awful! I was on a morphine pump the entire time I was in the hospital with my RNY. My pain was actually minimal but it definitely helped me sleep through the noise and chaos of being in a hospital. What you went through is more along the lines of cruel and unusual punishment. You're definitely a trooper!

I have a couple of friends I met through BP, when I first started, both of whom dropped off immediately after having surgery. I chose to stay on, in part because I think it makes me more accountable to staying on track with my food and exercise. There's also the fact that I learned so much more here in the year leading up to surgery, than I ever did in my program mandated classes. This place saved me from going crazy during the long pre op wait. So I really wanted to try and give back some of that help I received here to the newbies who would come after me. So yes, at times it's an addiction, but I'd definitely label it a healthy one!

I took a full six weeks off and have no regrets. I told my office I was having surgery, but not the type. You have a right to recover properly from major surgery. I would not feel any guilt in that regard. Good luck!

I wish I had words that would magically heal your heart, but they aren't any adequate enough. You mom is proud of you and you will always have her love and support to carry you through. Be strong and healthy in her memory.

Too funny! ????

Congrats on your upcoming surgery date!

Congrats @@New Me 2015! Wow! Revealing your incredible shrinking body at your 30th reunion must have been a night you will never forget! You look great!

I totally agree. See what fits your lifestyle best. I also never needed a schedule for food and drink.

Congrats on your wonderful life renewal!

It might feel like a bumpy ride at times, especially at the beginning, but there's some pretty gnarly gold waiting at the end of that rainbow. Keep your eye on the prize! ????

I only had a one day pre op liquid diet. But I was also required to lose 10% of my body weight during the six months of classes, and I actually lost more. HW: 248, SW: 216.

This is the beginning of a happy healthy life for you. Congrats!

Welcome! I wouldn't worry too much about the psych evaluation. It's scared me too, going in, but turned out to be nothing. Usually they just want to get an idea of where your head is at concerning the surgery. Are you aware of how your life is going to change? What do you know about the procedure, and are your post op expectations realistic? What is your family like, and do you have a support system in place? They may discuss your health and diet history, delve some into addictions (if any), among other things. Mine was a very easy, relaxed one on one conversation. Just be yourself and be honest, and you'll do fine. Some also require basic personality written (usually multiple choice) tests too, but mine didn't. Congrats on starting your wls journey. I have zero regrets at nearly four months out. Best decision ever!

Good luck to everyone having surgery today! This will be the beginning of a whole new life for each of you. Best wishes!

That's an amazing milestone! Congrats!

Congrats on the accomplishment!

Congrats on your amazing weight loss success!

Definitely water! I used to hate it before and now it's pretty much all I drink.

It's not an altogether unusual fear. Any surgery is scary. Try to stay positive and focus on how much better your life is going to be after. Good luck!