Today is FINALLY my day. July 29, 2015, at high noon, I'm having my surgery!

Wow, what a head rush and surreal experience, all wrapped into one. It took an entire year, but it has definitely been the most life changing journey I've ever embarked upon. I will never forget the struggle that brought me here, the friends I've made, or the health and happiness I hope to achieve.

I chose my screen name, The Candidate, because in all my research the most reoccurring phrase was "You might be a candidate for weight loss surgery if..." Not sure what to identify myself with after surgery. Is "The Post Op" taken? ????

This is "The Candidate" (but not for much longer), signing off, and heading to the hospital.

Thank you all, and I'll be seeing you on the other side. ❤️

Do 2 laps laps night, was doing great, but woke up in pain this am. Had it in my head I could only press pain pump button once every hr not every 15 min so I let it get ahead of me! Waiting for it to come down then will go walking. Thanks guys!

I am glad everything is going well..

Glad to hear you are already up and about. Hope you have got the pain back under control by now. Time to heal and get on with the next phase of your life. Congratulations.

I was at work today and you suddenly popped in to my head: I remembered you saying on another thread that you were having your op today and I was wondering how you had got on. So pleased to hear all went well ... stay ahead of the pain, sip that Water and enjoy your gentle but regular walks. You'll be amazed by how quickly you get back to normal.

Thanks guys! Did 4 lap walk and back on top of pain. Only in one area. Definitely gas. So tired though.

Keep up the good work you are doing great !

I am soooooooooo happy for you, at long last it's here!!! I will be thinking about you and saying a little prayer today for one of the nicest people I have met here who deserves to be the woman she wants to be. You are really well prepared and know that this will be the best thing you have ever done in your life. Be kind to yourself, walk as much as you can, smile when you fart and burp and sip sip sip I'm sending a virtual Hug, wishing you a successful surgery and speedy recovery

Kate xxx

Do 2 laps laps night, was doing great, but woke up in pain this am. Had it in my head I could only press pain pump button once every hr not every 15 min so I let it get ahead of me! Waiting for it to come down then will go walking. Thanks guys!

Girl, don't be a hero. Use that pain pump! It kept me comfortable becuase I never let the pain get ahead of me. Press it as much as you need!

Thank you Kate! I received your virtual hug and return it in abundance. And ditto, you are one of the nicest, funniest people on here. Thank you for your words of support, they mean a lot!

Waiting for the doctor to get my first update. I'm still astounded that I haven't eaten anything since Monday, and that was Clear Liquids only, nothing after midnight, and yet I'm not hungry or thirsty. All these things I expected but stiff astounding when it's you.

How are you doing at home now?

Good Luck!!

You are going to do great! Don't forget to walk walk walk, sip sip sip!

Can't wait to hear back from you when you feel up to it!

Thanks @@Babbs for your messages and encouragement! And I'm doing just that! Just got back from my third walk. I know it'll probably change and I'm still on meds, but at this point I feel good enough to go home! ????

Thank you @@gowalking! I made it and I was thinking of you on your London trip for inspiration!

How are you feeling @@Gumpgal? You're just one day ahead. Are you doing all right? We both made it safely over!

Hi there, my wonderful @@proudgrammy! Don't worry, you made it in time and were holding my hand the whole way. Thank you for always being there with your sweet words of wisdom! ????❤️????

Thank you @@chrisredjeep! I've been thinking of you too! How you doing adjusting to that brand new life of yours? It must be wonderful and I'm so happy to be finally joining you! You're the best!

Thank you @@D. Kennedy! I appreciate you well wishes!