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Today is Surgery Day - 07/29/2015

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. ❤️

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      Thank you everyone! I made it through with flying colors! Things went a lot better than I could have ever hoped. The worst pain was in my back and left side incision area. At first the pain pump w

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      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 t

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      The Candidate

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

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    He was happy with me and I feel great! My SW was 213 and today I was 206.5. I'll take it! ????

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    I've been reading through your experiences so far.

    I can't tell you how encouraging it is to see your success and positive outlook on everything.

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    @@The Candidate I am 9 days till my surgery now and seeing your journey go so well is certainly helpful and encouraging.

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    He was happy with me and I feel great! My SW was 213 and today I was 206.5. I'll take it!

    One week down and 7 pounds lighter. That is a good start. Keep doing what the Dr says and you will be to goal before you know it.

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    Congratulations sweetie! I hope you had an easy recovery! I misread it the first time and thought it was today! ????it's been that kind day for me! Sounds like you are off to a good start! Yay!

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