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!!

We're starting to grow in numbers.... looks like we got a really good group here ! Good luck to us all

Good Day!

My name is Sonia and I am from Kansas and 48 yrs old. I am scheduled for a revision October 16. I have lost 180 since banded in May of 07. Excited but nervous hoping to drop my other 60 pounds and be done with the focus and then to just LIVE! God is Good

Hi my name is Story, I'm 45 yrs grown kids no grand kids , ill be going abroad for my sleeve surgury, is there anyone in the arksana area that's had the surgury in Mexico, if so I would like to talk to you.

hello Story-

I had my lap band in MX and I am going back for my sleeve! The experience was wonderful. Great hopsital great Doctor and great staff. if you have any questions you can holler at me. Best thing I ever did for myself.

My date is October 8th with dr. Aceves. I"m very nervous but just started the process of weaning myself off coffee. I think that and eating slower might be my greatest challenges. Let the countdown begin :-)

I feel ya, I stopped drinking Dr. Pepper no problem..... Coffee on the other hand is a whole different thing! Nerves are starting to settle in 41 days left till I'm sleeved

I feel ya' date=' I stopped drinking Dr. Pepper no problem..... coffee on the other hand is a whole different thing! Nerves are starting to settle in 41 days left till I'm sleeved[/quote']

Ok Oct sleevers now that my surgery is about a month to 6 weeks out, I HAVE to start making the changes I need to succed that I have been procrastinating on. Most challenging: give up soda. i am a diet pepsi addict, no kidding...4-8 cans a day

Another challeng, chew till it's mush. Always having kids at the table and a million things to do, I practically swallow things whole, like an anconda.shhesh

One more weighing on my mind, no drinking with meals. I drink at leat one can of dp with meals, sometimes 2.

I have my work cut out for me. Any suggestions on easing the pain?

I started out slowly taking soda away , only allowing myself 1 can a day.... as for the chewing that's never been a problem for me. Drinking with food was the hardest , I'm still working on that myself lol....

Hey NDN_RN,

I would tackle one thing at a time! Trying to make too many changes all at once is likely to leave you feeling frustrated.

Like tfazio said, cut back on your soda to begin with. Once you get that under control, you can work on not drinking with meals. I was really worried about this one, but it's actually easier than I expected. I think I built it up in my mind to be some impossible thing!!

I still have to work on the chewing myself. That will be my goal for this week. I'll be thinking of you NOT drinking soda while I'm chewing, chewing, chewing! LOL

Hope this is helpful

I don't have an official ate yet, but my final NUT visit is first week of September everything else is in order and should be submitted after I complete that visit. Besides being approved by my insurance, hich is stressful! YIKES! I am apprehensive most about recovery. I have two children 8 and 6 and I am a substitute teacher. My job is great for this because I will be able to take as much time off as I need but my job as a mom is a little different. I hate hospital stays so I am praying to Jesus for a fast recovery. I know that my wonderful hubby will support me! Thanks looking forward to hearing about each of your success!

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

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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!![/quote']

Hi! My last appointment is sept 12, so I'm hoping for an October date! I'm a nurse as well from concord, NC. I'm single with 3 kids. My dad had his done 3 weeks ago and has lost almost 50 pounds. My mom is preparing to have it done as well. My starting weight is 260.

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

I'm scheduled for Oct 4th too! My name is Becka and I am a 32 year-old breast cancer survivor. Married with 1 cat.

My date is October 8th with dr. Aceves. I"m very nervous but just started the process of weaning myself off coffee. I think that and eating slower might be my greatest challenges. Let the countdown begin :-)

Yes, me too! Weaning off caffeine in general and carbonated drinks! Still havn't been able to slow down yet! Im a nurse and eat on the go alot-trying to figure out how to fix that. Initially planning on bringing protein shakes to work, we'll see.

Good luck to you!

My date is October 9. I'm 43, married without children ( unless we count the 4 legged variety!) and live in Massachusetts.

I live in Louisiana and surgery date is October 16th, whoo-hoo!!! My surgeon is Dr. George Merriman.

Nervous....excited......nervous........excited. Lol