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. ❤️

Thank you, @@wannaBthinsoon! I'm feeling pretty good. And as you say I'm sure it'll just get better everyday!

Thank you, @@wannaBthinsoon! I'm feeling pretty good. And as you say I'm sure it'll just get better everyday!

Thank you for your encouragement and living example @@Elode!

Thank you @@ylluz! Appreciate your message!

Thank you @@Mountaingal! The pain is definitely much better. ????

Morning @@dbfn! Thanks for the well wishes and tips! They are much appreciated!

Thank you so much @@pink dahlia! I always love hearing from you, and appreciate the thoughts! Doing very well so far.

Edited July 30, 201511 yr by The Candidate

Congrats on being on the other side!

Hope you never see the weight number you started at again!

That is the beauty of WLS to me....

Losing and keeping weight off... For YEARS. What a fabulous life changer for most of us.

Best of luck. Keep posting.... Before you know it, you will be a veteran !

@@Julie norton Thanks! Veteran is what I aspire to, most definitely! One day at a time.

Congrats!! Welcome to your new life!

Thank you so much @@JustWatchMe!

@@The Candidate

Very pleased to see and read these posts. Happy to have you up and around! :-)

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!

glad to know it's going well for you!!hope your home soon!

Yippee! So happy for you -- a whole new chapter opening in your life and you are so beautifully prepared. Here's to a speedy recovery. I can hear your enthusiasm from here. Best wishes!

Had rough time last night but feel better this am. Just got back from walking. Bad gas pains.

One day at a time. ????