StartingOver1118

Worked a long shift yesterday and stayed over to nail down a few things. It was my last workday prior to the surgery.
Made a quick pitstop in the restroom on the walk out. Glanced in the mirror while washing hands and it hit me.......this is the last time you'll be here at this weight. Everything is about to change.
It also registered that I was wearing a cotton polo work shirt with the company's logo. It was a 5XLT. I plan on returning to work wearing newer, smaller shirts as I'm guessing I'll be out 3-4 weeks due to related hernia repairs.
The old shirt went into the trash.
Awesome feeling.
I walked out of there feeling like I was heading towards a great place. Even had less limp, maybe even a bit of swagger in my step.
Old Sasquatch exited the job. Slim Shady will be returning.
Looking for the lean living ahead.

Thanks again for all your replies. It has really helped me
Hope to see you all on the "losers" bench

I know. I have read about all the options. Just felt the sleeve was the less evasive one. I don't feel comfortable with having a foreign object in my body. And the thought of re-routing intestines and all that kinda freaks me out. But I will do more research. Thanks for your comment.

November 18th here!
Getting a bit nervous now that I finally have a date but I'm excited to get a new start