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!!

Thanks Susan! You rock!!!

Well, I'm not an N.C. State fan.... but I have been to several bachelor parties in Vegas (boy I'm gonna miss those...) so the name has a very different meaning to me I guess.

BTW when I looked at your list it totally floored me. 150+ OctoSleevers??!!!??!!! When I first started researching this as an option a few months ago I had no idea how popular it was. It is so great to feel like we're not going through this alone. Good luck to all!

Hello October Sleevers! Apparently Susan beat me to the punch and added me before I could get to the end of the forum. LOL Thanks Susan, you are so on top of this.

I am 41yo, with my hubby for the past 22yrs of it. I have 4 children: 3 girls (32, & twins that will be 21 on the 29th of this month). 1 Boy: (22). Just so no one hurts themselves counting, my oldest daughter is actually my step-daughter but I've had her with me since she was 6yrs old so she's mine.

I also have 2 grandchildren: my granddaughter is 3 and my grandson is 19mos.

My health history is extensive but I'm hoping that VSG on 10/29 will fix at least half of what's going on with me.

So far I'm scheduled for:

10/4 Mandatory Bariatric Pre-op meeting

10/18 upper endoscopy

10/19 preadmission testing

10/25 final meeting with the surgeon for pre-op review

10/29 Surgery!!!

In there somewhere I need two clearances...one from the PCP and one from the pulmonologist. I'm just praying that they give me the go ahead. I'm also praying for a negative H-pyori. I don't want to get pushed back any further.

Like everyone else, I'm having 2nd and 3rd thoughts. But I know that this is what I'm meant to do. I just got back some recent labs that said I've gone from hypoglycemic to pre-diabetic. I can't be adding that to the list.

Congrats to everyone! So happy to be able to share this journey with you all!.

I'm getting so excited!!! Oct 3rd can't get here soon enough. I'm not nervous about the surgery I'm just scared of loosing my hair! I am a hairstylist and it just worries me...I know in the end it will be so worth it:)

Where at in Phoenix? we have a place in San Tan.

South phoenix (laveen)

Any other Octosleevers from Florida?

I'm getting so excited!!! Oct 3rd can't get here soon enough. I'm not nervous about the surgery I'm just scared of loosing my hair! I am a hairstylist and it just worries me...I know in the end it will be so worth it:)

Have u started taking biotin supplements yet? And my NUT and surgeon said that as long as I focused on my protein goal daily, I shouldn't be worried about losing hair

Have u started taking biotin supplements yet? And my NUT and surgeon said that as long as I focused on my protein goal daily' date=' I shouldn't be worried about losing hair [/quote']

No I haven't... Should I be?

No I haven't... Should I be?

I've been taking biotin for the past month and have noticed less hair fall out and my nails are so much stronger and less/no chipping. Try looking up threads here on biotin or google it. It's available where all the other vitamins are.

I bought biotion at sams club it was a lot cheaper than at the pharmacy

Have u started taking biotin supplements yet? And my NUT and surgeon said that as long as I focused on my protein goal daily, I shouldn't be worried about losing hair

Been using Nioxin shampoo and conditioner, has thickened my hair a bit, and started Biotin 2 weeks ago. One thing I did notice, the Biotin seems to have the tendency to make you a bit constipated. Drink LOTS of water I've noticed less hair in my brush and stronger nails

Just thought I'd share... and see what everyone thinks.

I finished the book "Successful Weight Loss with The Gastric Sleeve" by Dr. Alvarez http://www.thegastricsleeve.com/ and thought I'd share some "tips"....

Post-Op

• Do NOT drink out of a straw (puts too much air in your stomach)
  
• For the first couple of days or first 2 weeks drink (sip) from a sports bottle cap every 2-3 minutes to keep properly hydrated and get in all the protein needed. (Holy cow... )
  

I will post more, I was trying to do this by memory but now I need to get the book and cite it correctly.... stay tuned!!!!

Starting per opt diet tomorrow, any tips

Starting diet

I'm starting my per opt diet tomorrow, I've ordered some protein powder drinks, I've tried one it's pretty good, any tips got me, I'm worried about being hungry for the next two weeks

Hi all - Oct 16th for me :-) started preop diet 2 days ago...can't wait to bring out my inner skinny girl!