So I have my surgery date for the 6th October 2014, sososo excited! Yet strangely nervous. I'm kind of in the "food funeral" stage at the moment, feel sort of guilty. So I have 2 months to slap myself into gear. Anyone else with an October date?

Sure no problem

I no what u mean Melissayw816 I feel exactly the same way. I'm scheduled for the same day. I have been reading up on lots of blogs to try to help with my nervousness. I found the world according to egg face to be extremely helpful with great recipes and advice. I've been looking for a support buddy, seeing that our surgrey is on the same day I'd like to stay in contact and add u as a friend if that's ok with u.

I'm October 1st too, I wanna be buddies... You too MelissaY. I'm so nervous and anxious. It's unreal. Stay in touch ladies

Well, I'm not in October, but does September count? My surgery is scheduled for September 30th. I'm super excited and scared all at the same time.

Well, I'm not in October, but does September count? My surgery is scheduled for September 30th. I'm super excited and scared all at the same time.

Yesss to me it's just one day join us lol..

Absolutely _2juicy_ I've been reading the first couple of weeks are the hardest. I'm guessing this will be the best time to have each other support. Thanks, I look forward to chatting with you all.. good luck and congrats to u ladies.

Welcome chellatubbie, I know exactly how you feel.

Exactly 2 weeks out. Starting my 1000 cal pre op diet today :-)

Although I've been a non-smoker all my life, I can relate to the smokers' woes about quitting to qualify for their surgeries. My oldest son and my daughter have smoked since their teens and their father was a heavy smoker. I grew up around smokers too.

I can tell you that quitting doesn't come easy. I've heard some good things and a lot of bad things about Chantix, including the possibility of suicidal ideations/thoughts. Be careful and talk to your doctor if you develop any signs of that and remember that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem and only hurts your family and friends (since if you succeed, you don't feel anything).

Now coming off my bandwagon (LOL), I've heard from many people that the urge to smoke is lessened if you get those artificial electronic cigarettes (but NO nicotine!!). Get the flavored ones and it goes a little smoother. My son is trying to quit and he has cut way back on cigarettes since starting on the electronic thing. They make all kinds of flavors and they're not nearly as expensive as a carton of cigarettes.

Hope this helps, and good luck!!

I just finished my EGD (with stomach biopsy), cleared by the psychologist, saw the dietitian today, and go for my patient education and physical therapy consult tomorrow. Hopefully my surgery will happen soon--shooting for October 2014 if possible.

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Good luck JenW~79 , I'm feeling the same way. Finally did all pre op appointments and as I get closer to the 1st the reality is really setting in. How long is your hospital stay post op?

Mine is outpatient (as long as everything goes smoothly). I still have my pre op and nutrition appts tomorrow, and my egd is next Wednesday. Getting close!!!

Wow, Jen~79, Outpatient sounds nice. Good luck. I look forward 2 hearing from you.

I'm scheduled for October 6th. I went through the munching stage, where I ate everything. My favorite saying was "I cant eat this after my surgery, soooooo why not?" I have now slowed down and I am preparing for my surgery. I amd so excited I am counting the days. I have a great support system in my family, friends and co-workers. My friends are giving me a going away party (weight is going away) before my surgery. I am not sure what that includes, but I am pretty sure alcohol and food are the topics. You know going out with one big bang. I am ok with that....

Hi I'm scheduled for 10/21

Just completed my pre-op with the surgeon and the hospital. OMG. It was an all day ordeal. Start my 2 weeks liquid diet on Monday. It's getting real now

im set for October 8th. 1 week after 2juicy same surgeon. been dieting for 2 weeks now and lost 22 lbs and feeling

remarkably well. im very excited about this and just hoping to get onto a new healthy life style. good luck to all

My surgery date is October 13th so excited and a little nervous like everyone else. Good luck