The Candidate

All things well worth the effort! Congrats!

I am so sorry for what has happened. I can only imagine your heartbreak. I went through a program that included six months of classes. In a situation similar to yours, one of my classmates didn't find out until two more months after classes had ended, that she wasn't eligible either. She had attended all the seminars, classes, weigh ins, food journals, completed the lab tests, etc. In fact she was only waiting on the surgical consult, and a surgery date. It's terrible that things like this can happen! The last day of class this dear lady gave all of us in class a little angel with the tag line "courage" and every time I look at it I think of her. I'm happy to report though that she's still fighting towards getting her surgery. I hope you too will be able to find a way somehow. Best of wishes!

Happy congrats on your surgery day!

I'm sorry you had so much pain and am happy to hear it's getting better. Congrats on making it to the other side! ????

Wow what a transformation! You should be so proud of yourself and serve as an inspiration to all!

Don't worry that excitement will make a reappearance. ????. Congrats!

I love Clusie's videos. She is hysterical!

I also chose bypass because of the reflux issue. And I felt that personally, I needed both restriction and malabsorption in order to reach my ultimate goals. I haven't been disappointed. Good luck!

You've made amazing progress and should be very proud. You look incredible!

Congratulations on the major downsizing!

Congrats! What a milestone!

I hope you all get word soon, and that it's approval all around. Good luck!

Of course you're worried, stressed, and second guessing yourself. I think everyone who has, and will, under go surgery would be doing the exact same thing. More so in your case because of all you're going through. I can tell you that I'm seven weeks out from my bypass, and like so many others, am thrilled that I decided to go through with it. I wouldn't go back for anything. Yes, I still have a long way to go, but the progress I've made so far, the positive comments I'm already receiving, the way I feel, and most importantly, the life I'm regaining day by day, are worth it all. My surgery has been complication free. But in the end only you can decide what is best for you. Weigh all the pros and cons and search your soul, just don't let fear be the deciding factor. I hope you feel better soon!

Way to go! Congrats!

Congrats on your big day! Just stay calm and collected, you've got this. Best of luck!

Wow you've definitely been through the wringer. I sure hope they figure out what's going on and you're able to proceed with surgery. Good luck and best wishes!

I took the full six weeks and I have no regrets.

You ride that euphoria cloud as long and as hard as you can. You deserve it!

Words may fail you, but your pictures say it all! Congrats! You look lovely!

Congrats on making it to the other side! ????

Congrats on your three month mark and all the success you've had. I'm sure there's plenty more of that waiting in your future!

You have made incredible progress, and look great!

Substitute any life changing event in place of weight surgery and I think you'd probably be feeling the same way right now. We all would. It's easy to remain static, in the same place, but it takes guts to take a risk, especially one that will effect the rest of your life. Doing nothing is actually the "easy way out" in my opinion. Making the change is what shows you that you are a lot stronger than you ever gave yourself credit for.

Congrats! Definitely a battle worth fighting! Hope your surgery is soon.

I couldn't agree with you more @@Thinside!