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 everyone! I was creeping around here earlier and I realized that a group like this is just what I need: A group going through a similar journey that isn't going to judge! I love it!

I am 27 y/o (as of yesterday!), single, and I live in Montana. I will be having my VSG done on Monday, October 1. I am scared, I am excited, I am nervous, I am HUNGRY! That last part only because I am 2 days into my 3 week pre-op diet. I think the doctor is being especially cautious with me because I have a huge history of medical issues and this surgery is so important to my future!!

I am so excited to go through the journey with you all! Good luck to everyone!!

Hi everyone! I've already "announced" myself with surgery date of 10/2. Very excited, scared, you know the feeling. So many of you are posting about fantastic pre-surgery diets, exercise programs and weight loss and I am eating like there's no tomorrow. What is wrong with me?!? I am about to embark on a lifelong journey of eating right and I can't get myself to commit to eating right today. Maybe it's food funerals, maybe it's addiction, but I have never felt so out of control with my eating!

Is anyone else having the same issues? I'm so terrified that this isn't going to work. I felt like it was a sure thing and then I started reading about people gaining 50, 100 pounds back or losing 40 pounds and nothing more. I can't be that person... But I also know I can't be the person who works out 7 days a week. I know I can do this, I am a smart person and I can do anything I put my mind to - I just need the tool to help me do it.

Sorry for the rambling, I guess it helps just to say it to someone and get these feelings off my chest.

Thanks for listening :-)

Hi everyone I did some pre- op shopping but not in reference to shakes or food, since I'm still over a month out. I got alot of the thins mentioned on another thread like the breath stuff, gass x strips, vitamins and the such. I hate to buy proteins without trying them first. I did order some free samples and have been on the fence about unjury. I also hate to spend 6.00 to ship one 1.99 trial serving. Yes I'm cheap

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.

Seems a date change was in order. so for Halloween this year, I'll be dressing up as a patient in a hospital who has just had surgery. Unfortunately, I'll be doing this journey solo. My friend cannot do it with me.

Hi everyone I did some pre- op shopping but not in reference to shakes or food, since I'm still over a month out. I got alot of the thins mentioned on another thread like the breath stuff, gass x strips, vitamins and the such. I hate to buy proteins without trying them first. I did order some free samples and have been on the fence about unjury. I also hate to spend 6.00 to ship one 1.99 trial serving. Yes I'm cheap

I am really particular about the taste of my food and drink. My NUT gave me a sample of the ready to drink Premier Protein that can be found at Sam's Club and Costco. It is ok, not great. She also gave me a packet of the Strawberry Sorbet from Unjury and I mixed it with water, ice, and a packet of Lemonade Crystal Lite. SOO good! It was really fantastic!

I also know that where I live in Montana there is a Weight Management Clinic through one of the hospitals (not the one I am using) and they sell products and samples. You should see if there is anything like that in your area. It would make the protein a lot simpler for you. Or, just get the sample basket from Unjury.

Hope that helps!

Seems a date change was in order. so for Halloween this year, I'll be dressing up as a patient in a hospital who has just had surgery. Unfortunately, I'll be doing this journey solo. My friend cannot do it with me.

That is unfortunate. However - you will make one heck of a patient for Halloween and then next year you can go as a much thinner, healthier person, right? Good luck!

Hi! I'm Tricia... 41 yrs old, married with a 10 and 22 year old. My surgery is scheduled for Oct 4th in Metairie, La.

I started my vitamins today is day 2. I bought a couple of yoga pants for post op, and have been stalking the boards and talking to the dietician at my Job about post op protein he recommend that I just get the protein shots and mix it with what ever I'm drinking. For the first couple days and then see what I can tolerate after that. I'm still so very nervous!!

APPROVED!!!!!! I hemmed and hawed about calling Fed BCBS to see how my insurance certification was coming along. i didn't want to pester, it was submitted last Thursday. I had to call, when i spoke to the rep, my heart dropped. Needs more info... More what? Need 3 month nut visits...but that was sent! Need another comorbidity for bmi under 40... No I dont, not according to the plan brochure, need 2 years of recorded BMi over 35... That was in the PCP letter!! Omg, "let me talk to a nurse". Tranfer...music...more music. Nurse Darla answers the phone. I explained it all. Darla could not figure out what the original reviewing RN was talking about, she agreed with me. "let me call you back"...ok wait, wait...1/2 hr later, darla calls and she approved me!!!!!! Doing a happy dance. i am so glad I called. Yipeee!!!

That is wonderful news... so happy for you !!

That's good info to have about calling. My packet was submitted today to the insurance - I have every finger & toe crossed.

That's good info to have about calling. My packet was submitted today to the insurance - I have every finger & toe crossed.

Wishing you good luck! I waited until the third day to call' date=' i had to tie myself up until then, LOL!

Hi everyone! I've already "announced" myself with surgery date of 10/2. Very excited, scared, you know the feeling. So many of you are posting about fantastic pre-surgery diets, exercise programs and weight loss and I am eating like there's no tomorrow. What is wrong with me?!? I am about to embark on a lifelong journey of eating right and I can't get myself to commit to eating right today. Maybe it's food funerals, maybe it's addiction, but I have never felt so out of control with my eating!

Is anyone else having the same issues? I'm so terrified that this isn't going to work. I felt like it was a sure thing and then I started reading about people gaining 50, 100 pounds back or losing 40 pounds and nothing more. I can't be that person... But I also know I can't be the person who works out 7 days a week. I know I can do this, I am a smart person and I can do anything I put my mind to - I just need the tool to help me do it.

Sorry for the rambling, I guess it helps just to say it to someone and get these feelings off my chest.

Thanks for listening :-)

I am right there with you! I have 20 days till surgery and I feel like every meal will be my "last". My "last" spaghetti, my "last" cheesecake, my "last" Big cheeseburger! Good grief! I know how to diet, and just feel out of control, like you! I will be on a 2 week pre op diet soon-so I hope I will get it under control then!

Good luck!

They said it could take up to 2 weeks so I was going to call the doctors office at the end of next week - if I hold out that long. Should I call the insurance instead? I'm a nervous wreck - I seem to meet all of their criteria and my dietician for the last 6 months said I'm a perfect candidate but who knows. I hate the waiting.

They said it could take up to 2 weeks so I was going to call the doctors office at the end of next week - if I hold out that long. Should I call the insurance instead? I'm a nervous wreck - I seem to meet all of their criteria and my dietician for the last 6 months said I'm a perfect candidate but who knows. I hate the waiting.

I called the insurance' date=' and I am glad I did!