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.

So excited for you. You are going to rock this!

Literally have been on this site 10 minutes and loved reading this thread.

I have a feeling you will not only rock it but you'll swagger out of the hospital when you get to go home.

Good luck sir!

Let me look around and see if I can find a pic of coming home after the last hernia surgery.........pimpwalking with a pillow pressed into my hurting gut. Wishing I'd maintained the discipline from back then to not have gained this weight after that point.

Here it is. I sorta know how it's possibly going to feel for a while.

So excited for you. You are going to rock this!

Thank you !!!!!

I think I'm finally ready.

Edited October 11, 201510 yr by Dub

Well this time I have a feeling you will rock it!!

And as a fellow Glock enthusiast, I know you have to be tough as nails! Will be crossing my fingers for you!

@@Dub

All the best to you mate...

Exciting times ahead for sure...

I'm not sure about the whole nekkid thing tho...

Aren't you guys coming into winter there?

Good luck to you..

Kinda...

Thank you.

Sorry for goofing around on the original reply. I'm just feeling really, really good today. Ready. Eager. Looking forward to the new and improved version of my body that will be emerge after the surgery, through maintaining kitchen discipline and with some successful work in the gym.

I'm hoping to return to my 30's when I'm living my 50's......or at least feel that good.

Well this time I have a feeling you will rock it!!

And as a fellow Glock enthusiast, I know you have to be tough as nails! Will be crossing my fingers for you!

Thank you !

Yup......Glocks, Colts and a recent Les Baer are the backbone of my handgun inventory.

I'm a fan of Glock 9mm's and 1911 45's.

The most recent Glock is the one that I swore I'd never buy......the diminutive G43.

After a few range sessions with it I take back every disparaging remark I made in ignorance. These guns carry very, very well and handle wonderfully.

Target below was on the first session with it. Lower group was first two magazines I ever shot through it. Head shots were the next few. All shots as 21' standing, two-handed grip:

I'm certain that the gun is more accurate than this. I'll try it from the bench next time just for kicks.

Edited October 11, 201510 yr by Dub

Still a very tight grouping! I'm a G17 fan myself ????

Expect miracles.

Seriously.

Still a very tight grouping! I'm a G17 fan myself

Oh yeah. I really like the G17.

My favorite Glock, though, by far.......is the G19.

Same 21' two-handed hold stance

A younger shooter with better eyes and a steady hand could shrink this group considerably.

Expect miracles.

Seriously.

POWERFUL

Thank you so much for this. I am very encouraged by this !!!!

Dub I love you! Now Is it me or can I hear an anthem playing in the background as I read your post? Any of the following will do...

Europe - The Final Countdown

Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy

LMFAO - Sexy and I know it

Your pick! Now paranoia is healthy. Hand-wash, hand-wash, hand-wash!!! I am super Healthy (not germaphobe). Hope you don't end up nakie and you drop it like it's hot.

Have a happy, healthy, safe surgery!

Dub I love you! Now Is it me or can I hear an anthem playing in the background as I read your post? Any of the following will do...

Europe - The Final Countdown

https://www.youtube.com/w

Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy

https://www.yo

LMFAO - Sexy and I know it

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Your pick! Now paranoia is healthy. Hand-wash, hand-wash, hand-wash!!! I am super Healthy (not germaphobe). Hope you don't end up nakie and you drop it like it's hot.

Have a happy, healthy, safe surgery!

Hilarious !!!!

Thank you.

I can't get The Final Countdown outa my head. Funny stuff.

I appreciate the laughs.

I'm a little stressed about missing the time from work.....but I'd be out anyway with hernia repair. I'll return as soon as possible and know that I'll be much better equipped to handle future challenges. I only hope my new boss is patient and understanding.

The unknown is always scary. Going back to a new boss would suck, but you seem like the type of guy that will get along with anyone. So please try not to worry about it.

and yes our heads are singing Europe together.

@@Dub

All the best to you mate...

Exciting times ahead for sure...

I'm not sure about the whole nekkid thing tho...

Aren't you guys coming into winter there?

Good luck to you..

Kinda...

Thank you.

Sorry for goofing around on the original reply. I'm just feeling really, really good today. Ready. Eager. Looking forward to the new and improved version of my body that will be emerge after the surgery, through maintaining kitchen discipline and with some successful work in the gym.

I'm hoping to return to my 30's when I'm living my 50's......or at least feel that good.

>Well this time I have a feeling you will rock it!!

And as a fellow Glock enthusiast, I know you have to be tough as nails! Will be crossing my fingers for you!

Thank you !

Yup......Glocks, Colts and a recent Les Baer are the backbone of my handgun inventory.

I'm a fan of Glock 9mm's and 1911 45's.

The most recent Glock is the one that I swore I'd never buy......the diminutive G43.

After a few range sessions with it I take back every disparaging remark I made in ignorance. These guns carry very, very well and handle wonderfully.

Target below was on the first session with it. Lower group was first two magazines I ever shot through it. Head shots were the next few. All shots as 21' standing, two-handed grip:

I'm certain that the gun is more accurate than this. I'll try it from the bench next time just for kicks.

Good shot group, I knew I liked you for a reason...be dangerous not to

I agree with @@Babbs! I am anxiously awaiting this for you! Cannot wait to walk through this with you!

Thanks for the laugh! You're always in great spirits. Wish you the best w a great recovery!

The unknown is always scary. Going back to a new boss would suck, but you seem like the type of guy that will get along with anyone. So please try not to worry about it.

and yes our heads are singing Europe together.

I agree with @@Babbs! I am anxiously awaiting this for you! Cannot wait to walk through this with you!

Huge thank you.

Thanks for the laugh! You're always in great spirits. Wish you the best w a great recovery!

Thanks.

Been feeling much better about things lately.

I truly believe that this is going to an extraordinary tool to pave my way to good health. So very grateful.

Good luck ,DUB, now you can post the daily horrors of surgery, oh I meant how everything goes or leaves,Lol, I'd be interested in how the first few days are, keep us posted and be careful the dogs don't knock you over after surgery!