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!!

Those were my thoughts also. Once was enough for me if possible. Hope all goes well for you!

Finally got a date of October 19th! yeah. I am a retired school teacher from Iowa. I am married and have two children, one grandson and another grandchild due in November. I will be sleeved in Omaha, Nebraska. I have lost 30 pounds so far and will start the pre op diet in about 2 weeks. So excited to get my new life started!!!

Good luck to all of us October sleevers!

I can't believe next week I will be having my surgery. I meet with my surgeon and anesthesiologist on Thursday. I start my 2 day clear liquid diet on Sunday. So happy that it's almost time.

8 more days of pre op! surgery in MX oct. 3. Im more worried abt traveling on the plane across the country with no food while dinner is served on board! Also, I love mexican food and ill miss out the nite before surgery!!

Scheduled for surgery Oct 22 in Houston! Can't wait!

I can't believe next week I will be having my surgery. I meet with my surgeon and anesthesiologist on Thursday. I start my 2 day clear liquid diet on Sunday. So happy that it's almost time.

Good luck girl!!! Waiting to hear all about it:)

I am just curious... How many of us October sleevers are guys? Not that I have anything against the ladies here -love you all, but there seems to be an overwhelming number of girl posts... Even in "the men's room" forum.

Me -I am a male, 45, live in the PNW... and I don't personally know anyone who has had a gastric sleeve. Thank goodness for VST!!

2012 OctoSleevers

(updated late on 9/24: we're up to 172 members!!)

10/1 -- ( 19 )

IsaacsGram

ann48

luvlife

conrow1994

hockeymom1010

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FoxyRoxy

diamondzlife

hsirk

SleevenChica

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BigGirlPanties

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10/2 -- ( 9 )

SkinnyMinnie2Be

melinda.trujillo

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story

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10/3 -- ( 9 )

miriamK

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mztj99

laurenw

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UTGal99

Frenchi

HollyC

ashleytn

10/4 -- ( 7 )

Scottishlassie

KishaE

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plbutler

cheeri1

tylr3316

10/5 -- ( 5 )

Jenni Smith

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Kiki74

valdostaGA

SolizeTheGift

10/6 -- ( 2 )

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10/8 -- ( 13 )

vitaleEM

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jonesy8844

az1369

chad2rad

Jae-R

ElaineB

MommaMeg01

lilly's journey

turbosprint

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auggie

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10/9 -- ( 20 )

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052407

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10/10 -- ( 8 )

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10/11 -- ( 7 )

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10/12 -- ( 3 )

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10/15 -- ( 9 )

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10/16 -- ( 10 )

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10/17 -- ( 5 )

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10/18 -- ( 6 )

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10/19 -- ( 1 )

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10/20 -- ( 1 )

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10/22 -- ( 7 )

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Donny

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DebInAZ

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10/23 -- ( 7 )

littlemiss0428

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healthiermom

shanti4758

10/24 -- ( 2 )

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10/25 -- ( 8 )

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lifechanging

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10/26 -- ( 1 )

mandymae

10/27 -- ( 1 )

zenoosh

10/29 -- ( 6 )

jeriberi

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liz32

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simplybirdie

10/30 -- ( 4 )

yanik

TheNEWME!

scarletwoodward

shamyra1

10/31 -- ( 2 )

AliciaA122

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Honorary Members:

JLS (moved into Sept)

gabby899 (moved to Sept 28 )

Buckeye_girl40 (formerly tfazio -- moved to Nov)

Surgery in one month getting really excited I help seeing everyone's comments and questions

I can't believe next week I will be having my surgery. I meet with my surgeon and anesthesiologist on Thursday. I start my 2 day clear liquid diet on Sunday. So happy that it's almost time.

Are you already on a Pre op diet??Here at BAMC they said they will require 2 weeks full liquids Pre op:/

I'm starting liquid diet tomorrow, I hope I won't be a miserable person when I.m starving... I stocked up on sugar free jello, pudding and Popsicles! Can anyone recommend good low fat soups, I.m going to try trader joe's although they are a little high in sodium. I will be looking for moral support o. This site. And praying for will power! Good luck Octosleevers!!

I am on day 9 pre-op! I have my anesthesiologist appointment today. I can't wait to hear what they have to say. I have to say each morning I wake up the pre-op diet gets easier and easier, minus my dreams about food. It is like a good night sleep and a fresh start to the day really helps.

My date just changed from Oct. 10 to Oct. 23. Still an October sleever, though - best of luck to all of us!

So Im just wondering, i Have a question? Lately Ive been cheating with breads and pasta( i know bad) Which obviously made me gain wait..yesturday i was 278 at the hospital and i havent had breads and pasta since the weekend, im working hard not to. so yesturday i followed the 6 meals a day and excerised sunday and monday and this morning i was 275..how did i honestly lose 3lbs in a day? is that possable ..im not complaing though

Ahh! On my pre-op diet in a training session and they have brought in snacks!