The Candidate

Congrats on crossing over! Great job!

That attitude of owning your new life will get you very far. Congrats on the amazing weight loss so far!

Welcome and congrats! Definitely the best decision I've ever made. I'm sure you'll feel the same!

Congrats on your surgery and being home!

Great job @@mommajay5!

Throwing up in your sleep must be horrible! Hope things improve quickly with your surgery. Good luck!

I'm definitely noticing a tendency towards cold lately, which I'm loving, as it's a great change from sweating all the time!

Congrats on the lovely compliment!

We were told our approval would be good for a year. There are several in my graduating class who have yet to have surgery. I would check with your program and see if they have the same option. That way it would give you a proper amount of time to think it over without losing the time and effort you've already invested. Best of luck whatever you decide!

I'm a little over three months myself, and that definitely sounds strange. Especially if you haven't been making major changes to your diet. If it continues I would talk to your surgeon. For reassurance, if nothing else. Good luck!

Hello Amanda and welcome! You've found a wonderful place to seek out guidance and support. Your surgery day will be here before you know it. Congrats!

Welcome! Congrats on making the decision on weight loss surgery!

Sorry to hear of your difficult hardships, but hope the worst is behind you and it'll be sunnier skies from here on out. Congrats on the weight loss!

I drove the day after I was sent home from the hospital.

@@zsnaani your story really touched me. We are close in surgery date and age. My RNY was on 07/29/15 and I'm 54. I'm sorry to hear about your best friend not being there for you. I lost my best friend too, but it was to cancer. I'm also disheartened to hear about your growth children's lack of support as well. No wonder you feel lonely. You have every right. This is a difficult journey even when all the cards stack up right. If you ever need someone to talk to just send me a message. I'm a good listener. ???? Best of luck!

Congrats on your surgery date! Obsessing over the surgery, especially this close to the day is perfectly normal. ????. Best of luck to you!

Mine didn't include personality or written tests of any kind. It was just a one on one conversation that lasted about 20 minutes. The topics discussed included: my knowledge of the surgical procedure, and my expectations following it, family life, support system, health and diet history, exercise, education, addictions (if any), work, and other related things. It was very relaxed.

Welcome! Sorry to hear about all the health and emotional obstacles you've gone through. Wonderful news about your wife's remission! I'm not sure if you've had the surgery yet or are still waiting, but best of luck in any event!

Welcome aboard and congratulations! Best of luck on your upcoming surgery!

What an amazing success story! Thank you for sharing your journey with us! You look fantastic!

You will never forget your surgery day. It's the start of a brand new life. Congrats!

Oh my mistake! Hope the eating starts to feel better soon!

You look great! Congrats! And you shouldn't feel bad when you eat. You have to eat! ????. It just comes down to making the right choices, and obviously you are going by your weight loss. Way to go!

I love it! It frames your face very nice and is very flattering. Good for you!

I don't really have anything to add as I haven't experienced this problem. I just wanted to say your topic title gave me a laugh. ????