I know there is an October group here somewhere but I thought I would start this off by introducing ourselves!

I'm 25 years old and from British Columbia, Canada. My surgery is set for October 2. My pre op ensure shake diet starts September 2 but I have started a week early for a head start I am

A nurse by profession and engaged but no kids. With my history of PCOS kids will come after I drop the weight. Starting weight: 280lbs Current Weight: 275 and losing everyday!!

Hello my surgery date is set for October 5th in Mexico with Dr. Alvarez. I'm 40 years old , married with two kids and soon to be grandmother. Starting weight 239 . Good luck on your journey

Hi there,

My date is 4th October! Mixed feelings of excitement and fear. I'm in Scotland- Anyone else from UK?

October 1st here. Just got approved for LOA from work'! So excited and a little scared. I'm 48 with 3 grown kids and 2 grandsons , I'm a nurse of 18 years experience. Most worried about not losing all the excess weight and acid reflux for eternity. I'm an hour south of Chicago.

Best wishes for all of us!!

October 1st here. Just got approved for LOA from work'! So excited and a little scared. I'm 48 with 3 grown kids and 2 grandsons ' date=' I'm a nurse of 18 years experience. Most worried about not losing all the excess weight and acid reflux for eternity. I'm an hour south of Chicago.

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I look forward to hearing how you get on! Best wishes

October 1st for me in Buffalo NY with Dr. Aaron Hoffman!! I am 45 years old, married with two grown children. I currently weight 240. I had the Lap Band put in Aug. 16, 2010 and removed Aug. 6, 2012.

I look forward to losing all the weight I thought I would lose with the Lap Band.

Hi Oct Sleevers! I don't have a definitive date because they won't commit until insurance approves. My last Nut visit in 9/6 and will be submitted to insurance then. The turn around is less than a week and surgery about 3 weeks later. Finger

Hi Oct Sleevers! I don't have a definitive date because they won't commit until insurance approves. My last Nut visit in 9/6 and will be submitted to insurance then. The turn around is less than a week and surgery about 3 weeks later. Finger

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Oops hit the touch screen too soon. Fingers and toes crossed. I am a 54 yo mom of 9' date=' youngest is 5, and one grandson. I am an RN as well. Looking for my new life!

Oh, and I am in Stamford CT, getting sleeved by Fairfield Bariatrics, Doctor Craig Floch at Norwalk Hospital.

Hi all!

I'm 42, single, and a high school librarian. I don't have an exact date yet but we are aiming for mid October. I'll be sleeved at Putnam Hospital (NY) by Dr. Anthony Maffei.

Woohoo!!!

Hello my name is Ekisha I will be sleeved Oct 4th. I live in LA, Calf

Hi, I'm Carolyn and I'm a medical assistant/patient service rep at my PCP's office here in Ohio. I'm 55, single and I'm getting sleeved in Michigan on October 23rd by Dr. Mark Pleatman.

God be with all of us!!!

G'day! I went to see my surgeon yesterday and we booked a tentative date. 24 October 2012. I am from Canberra, Australia and my surgeon is in Sydney (Dr John Jorgensen). I have a friend of mine who is also considering doing the journey with me... I am excited and nervous.

36 year old mom of 3 (19, 10, & 5). I live in Northeast Mississippi. My surgery is scheduled for October 23rd & I can't wait!

October 15th if I don't punk out again!!

Hi Everyone

I live in Akron, Ohio......My surgery date is October 16, and my surgeon is Dr. Adrain Dan