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!!

Praying for all that is having surgery today. I'm at the hospital doing my pre-admit. Getting real.... day 7 of liquid diet

Day 2 of liquid diet and this is still so hard I haven't gotten out of bed yet trying to figure out what to have this morning

Don't!! I did the same. I would be great for like 3-4 days then just need something to chew. Don't fret it. Get back on track. It's funny' date=' my first "cheat" was also taco meat with some sour cream. I lost 20 lbs on my pre op. just think..some people don't even go on a pre op and have food funerals up until the day of their op. just focus:)[/quote']

That is great you lost 20pds how long we're you on the pre op diet and what types of things did you drink/eat I need more things b/c I am wanting to cheat but really trying not to.

Pre surg appointment today! Appointment w/surgeon tomorrow. October 12 is my big day. I am so anxious! Good luck to all of us.

That is great you lost 20pds how long we're you on the pre op diet and what types of things did you drink/eat I need more things b/c I am wanting to cheat but really trying not to.

I was on the liquid for 4 weeks but I did have some "cheats" here and there nothing bad..like a piece of chicken breast or taco beef no carbs or anything. I was on 3-4 glucerna or diabetic boost shakes a day and lots of water. I indulged in low sodium chicken broth when I was sick of the sweet stuff

I was on the liquid for 4 weeks but I did have some "cheats" here and there nothing bad..like a piece of chicken breast or taco beef no carbs or anything. I was on 3-4 glucerna or diabetic boost shakes a day and lots of water. I indulged in low sodium chicken broth when I was sick of the sweet stuff

Ok great thanks I was going to try those glucerna shakes b/c I am diabetic but wasn't sure I would like them. Will continue to pray for you on today keep us posted when in your success when you can.

Where's all the Oct 1st Sleevers? Im so happy for the ones who've checked in so far...i guess the others are still waking up from their goofy juice. Im very curious to see how everyone fared on the scariest part of the journey (so far...)

Just a quick "im alive" would be awesome

Sending calm and healing vibes to all the first rounders.

Btw, it seems that taco meat is the downfall for us pre-oppers...I think you guys could've done much worse! The preop diet is not meant to be totally militant...it preps our minds, bodies and tummies for what's to come. You will not fail by cheating, if you want to call it cheating. Lean meats, celery, cucumbers, salad: these things are good for us...chill out, chomp some celery, and look forward to what's next

I emailed my nurse last night hoping she'd allow me some cucumbers b/c I don't like sweets and she politely said 'No.' Doctor want us to eat nothing at all. She did kindly say I could enjoy more broth....I guess I can't complain!

I'm alive! Though very sore and completely doped up, I made it through. More to come. Hope all of my fellow 1sters are coming along nicely.

God bless!

I'm alive! Though very sore and completely doped up' date=' I made it through. More to come. Hope all of my fellow 1sters are coming along nicely.

God bless![/quote']

Yeah!!! I am on my second day and I must admit I feel ruffer today! Yesterday I felt no pain today much more and the gas is trapped! I have been walking and they just brought my first broth. Nothing since surgery. Not that I want anything. Good luck on ur recovery!!!!

Day after surgery and I am home! Surgery was yesterday at 11:30am, everything went smoothly even though I had some scar tissue left from my band that was removed in August. Recovery was smooth, no nausea or vomitting. I got up to my room and was allowed ice chips. I was given pain medication when needed. I do have a drain that will be taken out at my one week post op appt. I am a little sore, but I think I "walked" out all the gas because my left shoulder doesn't hurt as much as it did yesterday. Today they brought me chicken broth, about 4 oz and I ate all of it...jello and applejuice. Couldn't eat the jello after having the all the broth.

All in all, I can say that so far it hasn't been that bad.

Day after surgery and I am home! Surgery was yesterday at 11:30am' date=' everything went smoothly even though I had some scar tissue left from my band that was removed in August. Recovery was smooth, no nausea or vomitting. I got up to my room and was allowed ice chips. I was given pain medication when needed. I do have a drain that will be taken out at my one week post op appt. I am a little sore, but I think I "walked" out all the gas because my left shoulder doesn't hurt as much as it did yesterday. Today they brought me chicken broth, about 4 oz and I ate all of it...jello and applejuice. Couldn't eat the jello after having the all the broth.

All in all, I can say that so far it hasn't been that bad. [/quote']

That's so encouraging! Glad ur home...take care.

hello Octslevers I'm getting super super nervous I have less than a week away from my surgery and I am scared to death I'm nervous excited all of the above. I am day 2 of my supposed to be all liquid diet I cheated the first day on a bite of toast and I cheated today a bite of my sons pizza seriously why can't I keep to this I hope this gets better after the surgery because this is awful I feel like I could eat a horse sheesh

Twas the night beforr sleeving and all through the house mama was cleaning, doing laundry. Picking out 3 outfits for each of the three girls for school, 12 snacks packed for 4 kids for 3 days, shaving her legs, plucking her brow, oh and I chopped off all my hair. What else? What else? Oh I have to pack a bag. Never got new pjs. Oh well. Worked 8 hours today. Who had time??