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!!

Glad everyone is doing well in preparation for our upcoming dates. I am keeping myself busy today by getting ready for the yard sale on Wednesday. It is held at work. It is great timing since we will be moving back to the USA next summer. Plus I can clean up and get organized pre-surgery. I thought pre-op would be difficult today, but it has not been. I also have a massage appointment for this afternoon. Once I get past this weekend pre-op next weekend will be a breeze. I am almost 7lbs down. I think that is awesome considering it is less than a week on pre-op!

Of course Murphy's law has it out for me. Woke up this morning with a cold hope it goes away by surgery day. Been fighting it tooth and nail! Vitamin c, lots of fluid, taking my sinus cold meds..any other tips people?

Glad everyone is doing well in preparation for our upcoming dates. I am keeping myself busy today by getting ready for the yard sale on Wednesday. It is held at work. It is great timing since we will be moving back to the USA next summer. Plus I can clean up and get organized pre-surgery. I thought pre-op would be difficult today' date=' but it has not been. I also have a massage appointment for this afternoon. Once I get past this weekend pre-op next weekend will be a breeze. I am almost 7lbs down. I think that is awesome considering it is less than a week on pre-op![/quote']

Hola Chica! Good plan! I am planning to style and color my hair, mani/pedi and eyebrow threading. I need to get in the attic and pull down the warmer clothes for kids and me. My BFF is coming next weekend to cook and freeze meals for the family. I think we are on our way!

Just Do It!!!

Today is day 2 of pre-op diet and it is much better. Yesterday got so bad my emotions were even out of whack. Today I feel good. Hope it keeps getting easier. I admit that while I changed some of my habits before I was officially approved I did not follow everything because I was afraid my insurance would deny it if I lost weight. You know the whole "see you can do it if you try" kind of thing. I can do it initially I just have a hard time sticking with it, but I think that is a lot of people. Going to buy my "motivation" dress today. It is this sexy little sun dress I want to wear when we go to Jamaica next June.

Of course Murphy's law has it out for me. Woke up this morning with a cold hope it goes away by surgery day. Been fighting it tooth and nail! Vitamin c, lots of fluid, taking my sinus cold meds..any other tips people?

Hope you feel better! I was sick the week before pre-op. It sucked.

Hola Chica! Good plan! I am planning to style and color my hair, mani/pedi and eyebrow threading. I need to get in the attic and pull down the warmer clothes for kids and me. My BFF is coming next weekend to cook and freeze meals for the family. I think we are on our way!

Just Do It!!!

That is awesome that you have a friend to do that for you. I have to say I am spoiled. Our Nanny/Housekeeper has been making all our soups during this pre-op phase. She leaves on Saturday's and she made us soap for today and tomorrow. It has really made this process stress free. I just tell her what kind I want. My pre-op phase is not just broth. I can have chicken, shrimp, or beef as long as it is liquefied and strained. i have to say I am thankful for that. So all I have to worry about is what I am feeding my 6 year old. Hubs is eating soup with me.

I'm also staying busy redecorating my room. Putting all my summer clothes away and pulling down the winter. I don't have any kids, but I think I'm nesting for me rebirth!! I'm excited and still a little scared:x all has to be in order in the home front before I go in on the 18th I'm driving dh crazy, but oh well!!

Mee too!

Just Do It!!!

I used to live in North Dakota, so I would have lost my legs probably! Here in Missouri, I might be able to pull it off

So I just bought a cute dress! I thought I got a great deal. I get outside and realize its see-through! Oh well. Will be great over a bathing suit.

I'm also staying busy redecorating my room. Putting all my summer clothes away and pulling down the winter. I don't have any kids' date=' but I think I'm nesting for me rebirth!! I'm excited and still a little scared:x all has to be in order in the home front before I go in on the 18th I'm driving dh crazy, but oh well!![/quote']

I know what you mean about nesting! I've got lists of stuff to buy before surgery, things to do around the house before, I've got my clothes separated out by size. I don't have many different sizes, my weight gain was so gradual I don't have much but I hit up a goodwill and got 10 pairs of pants and 15 shirts in various sizes for under 40 dollars in this crazy sale. I just need a date!

Wow' date=' good for you. Glad you had a great time. [/quote']

And apparently he did, too, because he's called & asked me to dinner tonight! He decided to forego the overnight stay at the beach & will be back here in a few hours to whisk me off to the Angus Barn. Now I'm glad I *haven't* had surgery yet so I can enjoy an award-winning chef's steak tonight. Guess we'll call this my "food funeral last steak."

Two week liquid starts THIS FRIDAY! I will start my own high protein,low fat,low carb program from today until then. Not nervous but oh so anxious ready for the new me. Haven't had my pre op appointment yet. Can anyone tell me what to expect? One is with anesthesiologist the other on Oct 3 with surgeon.

And apparently he did' date=' too, because he's called & asked me to dinner tonight! He decided to forego the overnight stay at the beach & will be back here in a few hours to whisk me off to the Angus Barn. Now I'm glad I *haven't* had surgery yet so I can enjoy an award-winning chef's steak tonight. Guess we'll call this my "food funeral last steak."

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You go girl!!!

Just Do It!!!

Hi everyone, I am scheduled with Dr. Ortiz in Mexico on October 8. I am having revision surgery and am one week into my pre op diet. I am a guy, 45, currently weighing in at 220. I lost almost 80lbs with my lap band and then when I was only 10 lbs from my goal it started acting up. My weight has been on the rise since. I am looking forward to reversing the weight gain and finally reaching my goal.

And apparently he did, too, because he's called & asked me to dinner tonight! He decided to forego the overnight stay at the beach & will be back here in a few hours to whisk me off to the Angus Barn. Now I'm glad I *haven't* had surgery yet so I can enjoy an award-winning chef's steak tonight. Guess we'll call this my "food funeral last steak."

Doesn't surprise me, Susan...have a great time

Doesn't surprise me' date=' Susan...have a great time[/quote']

Aww, thanks zenoosh!! We had a very nice time