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!!

Hi all. I was sleeved on 10/15. I'm reading about everyone difficulties and to tell you the truth' date=' I'm really scared because I haven't had ANY difficulties. Besides the incision pain and being tired, I've truly had no nausea, vomiting, extreme chest pain, gas pains, etc. the only thing I'm having trouble with is drinking all the protein drinks. Not because I'm not tolerating it physically but because I'm just so sick of the chalky and sweet taste. I decided this morning to start my full liquids today instead of tomorrow and made a broccoli, cauliflower and potato puréed soup and it's heavenly.

I'm not trying to brag...I'm truly scared because its been TOO easy! Something must be wrong??? I keep questioning whether my doctor actually did the full surgery beyond the incisions! I know it sounds crazy but I keep reassuring myself that if it didn't happen, I'd have passed out by now and be STARVING!!!

Is anyone else like this? I'm really scared.

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I had my surgery on oct 3 and have had not one complication! Nothing! I feel great. I think what your experiences is good. Wait til you start mushy food... You'll find out you've had something done then! It's just not possible to eat much. I'm loving my sleeve!!

I had my surgery on oct 3 and have had not one complication! Nothing! I feel great. I think what your experiences is good. Wait til you start mushy food... You'll find out you've had something done then! It's just not possible to eat much. I'm loving my sleeve!!

Thank you.

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Hi , I am Paula ,a 54 yr young equine. Veterinarian. I have twins that are 22 , one in Medical school and the other in college. I had my sleeve on 10/8/12 and have had a bit of a bumpy ride since. Mostly dehydration. Geeze , it is hard to drink that much

I have lots of pets supporting me as well as family. Horses and Corgis are the most help since I have to constantly diet them . The team at Winchester Bariatric are great ! Good luck to all still waiting this month!

Hi! My surgery date is October 23. I live in Chico, Ca, an hour north of Sacramento. I'm very excited about the future after struggling with my weight since childhood!

Good luck to all this week's OctoSleevers!!! Holy crap! That includes me!

(Taken from Susan's list without any permission whatsoever)

10/22 -- ( 19 )

xmasbpig

Riaa90

Donny

Strangefruit

bethxxx

DebInAZ

brandy79

jplummer3

clynn

mendymeyham

whitneymalae

My350z06

mefred

fatgirlslim75

justsleevin49

Ruffus

Kentucky Girl

KLNorrod

wonkastocks

10/23 -- ( 16 )

littlemiss0428

mrsjones075

time2getskinny

kymbo

jennifer4444

healthiermom

shanti4758

MKate73

JANNCS

BRAT

Androfan

cali4nan

Kalipso2

nomorebigsam

lovinjacobe

smithpy

10/24 -- ( 8 )

bethanyruff

pamalam

shayv123

I'msexy&ILoveIt

jusstice

janda927

Cosmogirl70

Tamster

jlfinmn (switched to RNY due to Barrett's)

10/25 -- ( 13 )

this.time.its.4.me

meeshluv81

jrabbit81

lifechanging

sleclerc

lovex5

Robbino

OneManWolfpack

LDallas

funkeechiggen

EmilyG

mzzroxy

brennie

10/26 -- ( 3 )

mandymae

tina1026

JoJo1026

10/27 -- ( 1 )

zenoosh

Up and waiting to leave for hospital. Have to be there by 6am for procedure.

Hi all. I was sleeved on 10/15. I'm reading about everyone difficulties and to tell you the truth' date=' I'm really scared because I haven't had ANY difficulties. Besides the incision pain and being tired, I've truly had no nausea, vomiting, extreme chest pain, gas pains, etc. the only thing I'm having trouble with is drinking all the protein drinks. Not because I'm not tolerating it physically but because I'm just so sick of the chalky and sweet taste. I decided this morning to start my full liquids today instead of tomorrow and made a broccoli, cauliflower and potato puréed soup and it's heavenly.

I'm not trying to brag...I'm truly scared because its been TOO easy! Something must be wrong??? I keep questioning whether my doctor actually did the full surgery beyond the incisions! I know it sounds crazy but I keep reassuring myself that if it didn't happen, I'd have passed out by now and be STARVING!!!

Is anyone else like this? I'm really scared.

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I was also sleened on 10/3. I had No symptoms, drinking water shakes everything without. Problems. At al! Then I started mushies last wednesday. Some mushies go down quick. Pureed chicken. Gets stuck after about 2 oz. i am a fast eater which is BAD. If i eat too much too fast., i get pain in my chest and slime. I am still adjusting to my sleeve and learning to eat slower nd listen to my sleeve. There are days i think I can keep eating nd eating, other days I can't get enough nutrition because of the restrictions, thise days I drink moe pure protien shakes. Good luck.

Goog luck to all of today's sleever's. In just a few short hours your new life begins

Hi all. I was sleeved on 10/15. I'm reading about everyone difficulties and to tell you the truth' date=' I'm really scared because I haven't had ANY difficulties. Besides the incision pain and being tired, I've truly had no nausea, vomiting, extreme chest pain, gas pains, etc. the only thing I'm having trouble with is drinking all the protein drinks. Not because I'm not tolerating it physically but because I'm just so sick of the chalky and sweet taste. I decided this morning to start my full liquids today instead of tomorrow and made a broccoli, cauliflower and potato puréed soup and it's heavenly.

I'm not trying to brag...I'm truly scared because its been TOO easy! Something must be wrong??? I keep questioning whether my doctor actually did the full surgery beyond the incisions! I know it sounds crazy but I keep reassuring myself that if it didn't happen, I'd have passed out by now and be STARVING!!!

Is anyone else like this? I'm really scared.

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I totally agree with you I was sleeved on 10/17 and I feel great I have no pain at all just trying to get all the liquids and protein in is hard. I'm glad to know its not just me who feels good. I'm praying for everyone who are having complications that everything gets better for them.

Had my egd today, sore throat but thats it.

Had my egd today, sore throat but thats it.

I check in tomorrow at 7:30am central time, 10:30 procedure time. I can say I am feeling the nerves right now. Driving around town running errands and all I seem to see is restaurant signs everywhere. Driving me crazy.

I check in for surgery tomorrow morning (10/23) @ 7:45am cst! I am so excited & still in a little bit of disbelief! First day of the rest of my new life starts tomorrow.

Nice! I have a partner! I am totally excited for this after reading all of the positive things on here! I start my pre-op on the 20th and I am in Burlington, Vermont. I already can't sleep at night because I am so excited! LOL

So how's the pre-op diet going?? I started today... so far a Nectar protein drink for breakfast and an UNJURY Chicken Protein Soup for lunch. I gotta stay strong!!!! What were you told to eat/drink for your pre-op?

I totally agree with you I was sleeved on 10/17 and I feel great I have no pain at all just trying to get all the liquids and protein in is hard. I'm glad to know its not just me who feels good. I'm praying for everyone who are having complications that everything gets better for them.

Phew!!!!!

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