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!!

My surgeon only requires 2 days of clear liquids the day before surgery. I start the clear liquid diet on sunday and I'm looking forward to surgery next week <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> What does BAMC stand for?

Brooke Army Medical Center which has now had name change to San Antonio Military Medical Center or SAMMC lol

I'm fuming pissed right now. My coworkers are gossiping about my upcoming out of work days saying I'm going out for gastric bypass. I work with a small nasty group of people and I have been super careful not to dicuss my personal life here. Only my one friend at work knows (and she would NEVER betray my trust)that is why I'm going out but to be gossiping about it is messed up and makes me feel vulnerable. They have always used my weight as a gossip point and I'm just so tired of it!! My friend told me what the ringleader said and gave me the FYI.

Why do people have to prey on our vulnerablities?!? I've been heavy my whole life and I'm sick and tired of it. I wish diarrhea on all these haters ... my weight will no longer define me!!!!!!

People are jerks:( just be happy with your decision your doing it for you and not them. Next they'll be gossiping cuz they are right, and your weight is gonna drop. Then you'll lose to a size smaller them and they will gossip that u cheated or took the easy way out!.. Screw um!

I'm fuming pissed right now. My coworkers are gossiping about my upcoming out of work days saying I'm going out for gastric bypass. I work with a small nasty group of people and I have been super careful not to dicuss my personal life here. Only my one friend at work knows (and she would NEVER betray my trust)that is why I'm going out but to be gossiping about it is messed up and makes me feel vulnerable. They have always used my weight as a gossip point and I'm just so tired of it!! My friend told me what the ringleader said and gave me the FYI.

Why do people have to prey on our vulnerablities?!? I've been heavy my whole life and I'm sick and tired of it. I wish diarrhea on all these haters ... my weight will no longer define me!!!!!!

I hate work place gossip and it makes me so happy that I'm a stay at home mom. I have no idea how you manage to deal with them but good for you on keeping your head up and being above the chatter bugs. I'm sure they're all nervous at the thought of you being smaller than them at some point. Keep your head up and you will be fine

5 days left to go till D-Day! I bought a heating pad last night in preparation for gas pains and general abdominal discomfort. I have packed my bag, with the exception of my cellphone charger, and picked up my prescription for Lovenox and vicodin for postop. The hospital called and gave me my time- arrival at 6am on Monday! The admit person also said I didn't need to bring much except toiletries and socks. I'm bringing a robe and one pair of pj's also as I'm a nurse and don't want to be in one of those "bariatric gowns" any more than I have to! I have also used the check list that I found on here and I think I'm ready!

Prayers for all of us October sleevers!

@ muffintop, First off if I have quoted you without a response I'm sorry me & my phone have been fighting for the last 30 minutes so I could respond......anyway, I'm going through this to expect I let everyone at work know from the get go. I work with mostly women who have nothing better to do then talk about each other so I figured if they were going to talk anyway I would just show them it didn't bother me. With this approach the gossip has not been to bad but its still happening. I posted this on facebook a couple days ago so they could see it " people only gossip about people when they are threaten by. So if you are being gossiped about congrats on whatever success you are experiencing that has upset the gossipers in your life" passive aggressive I know but it's the truth some people do not like to see other people exceed & do better than them. You are taking charge of your life & they may envy that. Keep your head high. Don't expect others to understand your journey, they've never had to walk your path (I love this saying, & thinks it's appropriate here)

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I have just pre registered at my hospital and paid my insurance co pay of 250.00 the rest is 100% covered. I have lost 18 pounds in the last 16 days. It's getting real folks. My life is about to change in one week

I have just pre registered at my hospital and paid my insurance co pay of 250.00 the rest is 100% covered. I have lost 18 pounds in the last 16 days. It's getting real folks. My life is about to change in one week

You go girl!! And, yes 1 week from today we'll be starting our new journey!! Congrats in weight loss as well.

Mztj Sending prayers for you, me and all the upcoming sleevers. May we come out of this healthier than we entered, without complications of any kind. May we learn from this blessing and continue our lives healthy and happy. Walk in Beauty!

I wish diarrhea on all these haters ...

This just made my day!

I have to say I was a bit stressed yesterday. My situation is different in that my insurance is covering my surgery, although I live in South America. BCBS is suppose to have a contract with the hospital here; however, yesterday I received a message that the hospital will not accept guarantee of payment from BCBS. Yesterday, I had my anesthesiology appointment and had to pay out of pocket. It was not that bad about $1600 bucks. However, when I got my approval back in August BCBS told me everything was taken care of and I would only have to pay co pay. So here I am less than one week trying to figure out what is going on. Thank GOD the rep from Allianz that handles overseas stuff was so great. She got them to agree to the letter and all I have to do is pay my $150 a day copay. I can't wait to see how much this ends up being. I think it is still 50% less than in the US.

I'm fuming pissed right now. My coworkers are gossiping about my upcoming out of work days saying I'm going out for gastric bypass. I work with a small nasty group of people and I have been super careful not to dicuss my personal life here. Only my one friend at work knows (and she would NEVER betray my trust)that is why I'm going out but to be gossiping about it is messed up and makes me feel vulnerable. They have always used my weight as a gossip point and I'm just so tired of it!! My friend told me what the ringleader said and gave me the FYI.

Why do people have to prey on our vulnerablities?!? I've been heavy my whole life and I'm sick and tired of it. I wish diarrhea on all these haters ... my weight will no longer define me!!!!!!

Haters gonna hate! Screw them. I work in a gossip pit too. Let'um talk. It means that have sh*t else to do!

I'm fuming pissed right now. My coworkers are gossiping about my upcoming out of work days saying I'm going out for gastric bypass. I work with a small nasty group of people and I have been super careful not to dicuss my personal life here. Only my one friend at work knows (and she would NEVER betray my trust)that is why I'm going out but to be gossiping about it is messed up and makes me feel vulnerable. They have always used my weight as a gossip point and I'm just so tired of it!! My friend told me what the ringleader said and gave me the FYI.

Why do people have to prey on our vulnerablities?!? I've been heavy my whole life and I'm sick and tired of it. I wish diarrhea on all these haters ... my weight will no longer define me!!!!!!

Forget them, they are probably miserable people and you know what the saying about misery is.. Or in the words of my funny younger brother "Everyone has to have Haters, if you have no Haters then somethings not right" lol

Keep your held high and watch those Bs cry when you are looking better than they are:)

Thanks to every one the responded to my post. Its so helpful have you all for support. You are right....there will always be haters...but karma is a b. I'm so determined to make my life change that I going to try to not let this get to me.

Here's to all off us...!!!

Hey all please send up some good thoughts and prayers.

My wife and are are in a temporary marriage separation after 22 years together. (I have hope this will pass and believe I am doing my part to reconcile) I am staying with a friend for now. I have no plans of delaying my Oct 8 th date even if I am not at home, but will recover alone because my friend is gone a great deal of the time. Had preop this am at hospital, down 18 lbs and I just have to stick to this no carb diet 12 more days.

After surgery, I have two weeks off of work. I am an RN so I think I can make good post op decisions... My wife may or may not meet me the morning of surgery. Another friend can take me, but then he has to leave for work, of course, I could just drive myself perhaps. Thought I'd just tell my Doc the wife had to stay at home with the kids.

I have three daughters, miss them a lot.

Help me see this clearly.

Thanks

Chad