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!!

And mine needs removed from October

10-9 here too

I thought yours was postponed (so I moved you to Honorary status)?

Hi everyone! I've already "announced" myself with surgery date of 10/2. Very excited' date=' 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 :-)[/quote']

That's one reason we are here, to listen to you vent. Another reason is to grasp the positive vibes. Don't dwell on the negative. God will walk you through your journey. You can do it! With Him ALL things are possible:-)

My insurance had changed its policy so I was going to have to wait and do the 6 month diet but since I already had all my requirements met they pushed me up a month!! THANK YOU JESUS!!!

Amen!!!

Good luck to you all... October is a good month to be sleeved! I had mine done October 26th' date=' 2011 in Michigan. For me, it was the best thing I have ever done! Praying for all of you to have a speedy recovery! I'm 53, married (32 years) I have 4 grown children & 1 granddaughter. My highest weight was 250 lbs. & I'm 5'4"... Everyone at my house eats so much healthier now, because I only cook what I can eat. LOL!!![/quote']

Love this... thanks for the encouragement... God bless you and family!

Hi all' date='

My name is Mia 29 y.o.and I am getting sleeved on October 30 in Mexico with Dr. Mario Almanza. I have no kids, I am single. I work at Psychiatric Hospital with kids and also as an Administrative Assistant at a non-profit organization. I am extremely excited about the upcoming changes in my life. There was a time when I was ready to give up, and realize that this was never going to happen for me. I noticed though that instead of me looking for it, it found me. I often think about all the sacrifices we do in life just to be happier and to live a longer healthy life. I know that while going through this process we all will face obstacles but those obstacles are only there to make us realize and see that we are stronger beyond measure. To me this is a challenge, a challenge that I will at the end will win. I might have lost the battle a long time ago, but I am definitely winning the war this time around. [/quote']

Amen, Praise the Lord!!!

My surgery date is Oct 3rd! I'm from west Monroe Louisiana

Who is your dr? My date is 10/16, I'm from Shreveport! But born and raised in WM....

I thought yours was postponed (so I moved you to Honorary status)?

You were right it was , but it's back on for the 9th

Who is your dr? My date is 10/16' date=' I'm from Shreveport! But born and raised in WM....[/quote']

I'm using dr Walter sartor. What about you?

Start liquid diet tomorrow. Sleeve surgery scheduled with Dr. Kim at forest park medical center in Dallas' date=' Texas on October 1st.....[/quote']

Mine is on Oct 2 and I also Starr my diet. Maybe we can help each other. I know it's going to be hard, I'm already hungry just thinking about it. My doctor is Dr Nicholson at forest medical center in Dallas too.

So I have some large who ha's and wondering of there is anyway to get one incision. I didn't even think of that

Lol, I have some large Ta-tas too and wa thinking the same thing.. I just wonder if it adds more risk to the surgery to do everything through one incision... I know I will need to ask whoever ends up being my surgeon a lot of questions and doing research. I am also curious if they could use the same entry points I had from a previous surgery??

I have been waiting for almost eight months for mine. I finally got the ok from the insurance five days ago. I scheduled the surgery two weeks from tomorrow. I start my new diet tomorrow. Recently everything has been moving so fast. I'm really excited and scarred at the same time. I'm 5'1 and weigh 200 pounds. To many it might be crazy that I'm doing a sleeve but they only see the 200 and not the fact that I'm short' date=' really short for the weight. I really do not have anybody to share what I'm feeling so I'm glad I found this forum. Schedule date for the surgery is Oct 2. Does anyone have any good shakes that they recommend?[/quote']

I am 220ish and just under 5'3 and people say surgery is too extreme bc I am not "that big" . I tell them that I weigh the same as my husband who is 6'2 and looks like he could be a football player and they are surprised.Then I tell them about my sleep apnea and hypertension and they go quiet lol.

I am 220ish and just under 5'3 and people say surgery is too extreme bc I am not "that big" . I tell them that I weigh the same as my husband who is 6'2 and looks like he could be a football player and they are surprised.Then I tell them about my sleep apnea and hypertension and they go quiet lol.

That is how I got approved by my insurance , I also have hypertension and sleep apnea. My BMI is only 35 but I still want to improve my health. Getting thinner is just a plus. I start my diet tomorrow and I'm scared that I will back out.

Lol, I have some large Ta-tas too and wa thinking the same thing.. I just wonder if it adds more risk to the surgery to do everything through one incision... I know I will need to ask whoever ends up being my surgeon a lot of questions and doing research. I am also curious if they could use the same entry points I had from a previous surgery??

I am obviously not a doctor, but I don't think they would be able to use the same sites due to scar tissue...?

My surgery is booked for October 22nd and I start my pre op diet on the 1st. My surgeon is Dr Brancatisano in Sydney Australia. I'm 20 years old and can't wait to lose this weight!!!