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!!

Also' date=' I'm 5'3 1/2" and starting at about 260. Anyone similar?[/quote']

Good luck to everyone tomorrow!! I hope everything is successful and safe!! Thursday will be here soon!!

I'm in the same boat! its just me and my wonderful husband woring this out, my family lives out of town. I'm 42 today, we have an 8 yr & 2 yr. my issue is getting the 8yr to school which is in another town so not being able to drive is a big deal, my husband usually works early, but is going to go in late until I can drive. I have also arranged to have full time child care for my little one for 2 weeks. I'm hoping I'm back up to speed in two weeks or at least enought to care for the kids and drive to school. I was encouraged to hear at our support group that two people that were just sleeved are diving 4 & 10 days after surgery, they looked and said they felt great! The first two months are going to be the toughest.

Also I'm 5'4" and 226 as of today.

I'm in the same boat! its just me and my wonderful husband woring this out' date=' my family lives out of town. I'm 42 today, we have an 8 yr & 2 yr. my issue is getting the 8yr to school which is in another town so not being able to drive is a big deal, my husband usually works early, but is going to go in late until I can drive. I have also arranged to have full time child care for my little one for 2 weeks. I'm hoping I'm back up to speed in two weeks or at least enought to care for the kids and drive to school. I was encouraged to hear at our support group that two people that were just sleeved are diving 4 & 10 days after surgery, they looked and said they felt great! The first two months are going to be the toughest.[/quote']

All of our families live out of town, too. (Thank the lord! LOL) Unfortunately so do most of our friends. I have a 6yo and twin 4yo's so we've got our hands full to be sure. I'm not sure my husband knows what he's in for with me out of commission for a week or more!!!

October sleevers for those one the first week best of luck. I will have all of you in my thoughts. I wish all of you a speedy recovery.

Hi All! Surgery date 10/8 in NJ. 50 yrs young, married, two adult children. Started my pre-op diet one week ago...going much better than I thought. Lost 15 lbs so far! Yes, I'm hungry but it's so interesting to really feel what my stomach feels like empty...then to feel the difference with a little something in it, and focus on the feeling of being satisfied. The beginning of a whole new way of eating....LOVE it!

Best wishes to everyone for a successful and healthy experience

Good Luck to all the Oct 1st sleevers!!! You will do great!!!

I'm getting kind of nervous now. I go in for my pre op Oct 9th and I've been told to expect surgery sometime the following week. I feel like mentally that's not a lot of time to wrap my head around things. Not having an official date yet makes it seem kind of uncertain. I'n worried I won't have enough time to process it in my head. I have to have surgery before the 24th because my medical clearance, which for some reason they had me do back in July expires Oct 24th so it's a bit of a rush job to get me in before then. I just wish I had longer to know my date and get used to things- though I'm NOT complaining...just having some jitters!

I'm 43 and I have 3 small children. I have a great husband but I'm still concerned about being "out of it" after surgery. I've chosen not to tell many people until after surgery so I'm worried about being able to take care of my kids that 1st week.

Anyone in the same boat? : /

Yes me too I only have one but , still he is 5 and not sure how much help I will have , I'm not telling but just a few people

Oh, man. I am literally less than 12 hours away from surgery. I am having a few butterflies in the stomach, not gonna lie. To all of my fellow October 1 sleevers, Good Luck! I am so excited for all of us!!!

Okay October 1st sleevers! Let's get this started. We're on our way to a healthier and thinner life. Woo Hoo!

I have to be at the hospitl at 8:30 and I'm nervous as heck. But, I know that God had my back and all that I'm working toward is not in vain.

We'll chat on the other side of surgery. Best of luck my fellow sleevers!

Praying for all October 1st sleevers put your trust in God he has it all in control

Good luck to all Oct 1st sleevers. I'm checked in and ready to go. 8am table time. I'll check in once I'm up.

Good luck to all Oct 1st sleevers. I'm checked in and ready to go. 8am table time. I'll check in once I'm up.

Praying for you that everything works out I will be joining you in 16 days