The Candidate

Welcome! Congrats on taking the first steps towards bariatric surgery. You've made some real progress already in giving up soda. That was a tough one for me. Good luck and best wishes!

Glad to hear it all went well @@FrankinTexas!

Hope they finally get to the root of the issues you've been having. Good luck!

Sounds like you are coming along swimmingly. Wonderful to hear how fine everything went. Congrats!

That's a great shared fun exercise routine. Good for you!

You look amazing @@dhrguru You can really tell the difference! Congrats!

You certainly had your fair share of obstacles getting to surgery. So happy you were able to overcome them all. Congrats and best wishes on your post op journey!

That's a tough wait. Hope you got in there soon after this!

Way to go @@MIMISAN! Keep up the fantastic job! You're doing great!

Mine was extremely easy. No written tests. Just a short one on one talk. She asked about my family history, weight history, support system, my understanding of the surgery and my ultimate expectations after surgery. I was completely at ease and she let me know at the end that she would be recommending me for surgery.

Wow so many victories and in only 8 months too! Congrats on sharing your success!

Stupendous loss! Congrats!

Mine mandates I'll be there four days for the RNY.

Sugar free Popsicles, jello, and puddling.

You look great and congrats on your fabulous new life!

Sorry you had such a rough time following surgery. Glad to know you're home now and will hopefully improve day by day. Good luck!

Welcome, Brandon! I was required to lose 10% of my weight prior to surgery.

Congratulations on your amazing success. You are an inspiration'

I'm sorry you don't have the support of some of your family. But stay true to your resolve to get healthy. Good luck!

I'm having mine on Wednesday. ????

Congrats on your successful surgery! I will be watching your video. Thanks for sharing and good luck!

@@VSGAnn2014 What a coincidence, as you're also the smartest person I know too! ????. I always look forward to your posts, as I've definitely learned a lot from them.

@@TeeNahh I've had kidney stones twice in my life. It's an intense stabbing pain in the back on the lower side. It's a constant pain that takes your breath away in intensity. You can't sit still or find relief in any position. It doesn't go away or wan in pain level. went to the emergency room both times, where they had to administer pain meds. I eventually passed the stone both times. I hope you feel better soon.

@@jane13 Never say never, words to live by. I will definitely follow your example, thank you!

That is simply amazing to go from the prospect of a possible heart transplant to where you are now. It sounds like in your case getting the surgery was the equivalent of saving your life, quite literally. That's an incredible turnaround! Yes, I'm definitely ready to go. Excited and oddly, remarkably calm. Hope that lasts up to the point where I'm being wheeled in! Can't wait to join you on the loser's bench!