Hey guys i am 23 years old, i am extremely excited for my surgery coming up in October. My first visit was on August 6, 2014 and I am so happy that I was able to get the process done within 2 months. I am looking for buddies that are getting surgery around the same time as me so that we can encourage each other. I haven't told anyone that I am getting this surgery done so I am on my own. My birthday is on the 4th and I call this a birthday gift lol. I am 5'10 and 298 and my goal is to reach 150. So if you are getting surgery in October as well please feel free to comment, lets keep in touch!

p.s. idk if i should post pictures up yet...should i?

I started my pre-op diet today and bought all my vitamins. Super duper excited!!!!

Ksmanatee. I am 60 too. Penciled in for 10/13. Striving for a 100 pound loss. And them striving to keep it off for 20 more years. Good luck on your journey.

Liquid diet going great. Paid surgeon my part. Paid hospital my part. Bring on Oct. 7th!!!!!

liquid diet going great. Paid surgeon my part. Paid hospital my part. Bring on Oct. 7th!!!!!

Awesome!! omg its approaching fast lol. i just bought some Vitamins, yogurt, Jello, crystal light, and my Protein. i actually made a shake today and it was good, i got a sample from chike. how do you feel on your diet? what Protein powder did you buy? i bought one thats made from peas.

Wow, very similar stories. I too went in August, have an oct 23rd date. I am 5'10" too and similar weight. But, I have 20 years on you. Looking forward to finishing all the pre-requisites.

you look amazing in your avi, how is everything going for you?

I'm October 6th hopefully if my insurance approves it in time. ????

October 6th. .on my two week liquid diet. Down 5lbs. So far, but it's been rough. Still have to prepare supper for husband, 10yr old and 9yr old. But praying this is the answer to finally getting this weight off. I'm 42 and have been overweight since I was 8. HW 295 CW 280 and 5'4" tall.

October 6th. .on my two week liquid diet. Down 5lbs. So far, but it's been rough. Still have to prepare supper for husband, 10yr old and 9yr old. But praying this is the answer to finally getting this weight off. I'm 42 and have been overweight since I was 8. HW 295 CW 280 and 5'4" tall.

You are me!! Minus the husband and 8 and 9 year old. Been overweight my whole life. 42 years old. 5'4". Oct. 7th date. Yeah!!!

Good luck on yours keep in touch and let's see hoe each other are doing

October 2nd for me. Can't wait to be on the losers bench.

My birthday is Oct. 4th also! Happy Birthday to us!!

My surgery is Oct. 20th. I start my 2 week pre-op liquid diet a week from today. I'm anxious to get it going and get surgery!!

My birthday is Oct. 4th also! Happy Birthday to us!!

My surgery is Oct. 20th. I start my 2 week pre-op liquid diet a week from today. I'm anxious to get it going and get surgery!!

yay! we are getting the best bday gift! i didnt need to do a 2 week diet, just 2 days but i really dont know which liquids...i start on the 5th...

My surgery is on oct. 13th and I was 303lbs now I'm 289 as my presurgery weight

yay! we are getting the best bday gift! i didnt need to do a 2 week diet, just 2 days but i really dont know which liquids...i start on the 5th...

Will your Dr. be telling you what liquids you should be having? I have a 2 page brochure thing telling me exactly what I have to have/ not have. And menu ideas too. My biggest hurdle is planning ahead and I am FORCED to plan ahead to be successful with the liquid diet. I can't just stop and grab a sub sandwich if I don't pack my "Liquid lunch." So the menus come in handy, I can just follow those and then pack up what I need the night before for the next day.

My birthday 10/5 rebirth 8/25. 25 lbs post op.