I'm having my surgery Oct 5th my per op class is Sept 23rd. I'm getting super excited only thing that worries me is missing classes I just enrolled into two classes and they start the 14th I'll be missing 3 classes plus a whole week of surgery. Hoping my teachers will be okay and let me work it out so I don't fall behind or get knocked for missing class.

I'm having my surgery in Hamilton New Zealand. I have previously had a lap band, I had so many complications 4 operations to correct it then removed when my stomach completely obstructed. I have no insurance so all my operations except the band removal have been self funded. After my band was removed I got pregnant so packed on the weight big time, my daughter is now 2, really need this done.

@@Jenaenae84 I just finished watching your youtube videos thanks so much for sharing. I have subscribed to your channel. I am so happy you got through all that and are now with us in the October group. I look forward to seeing your progress.

@@kellyrit Wow I think you win the prize for farthest away from most of us lol. Great having you. Join in we are still getting to know each other.

Wow we all got quiet!!!!

Hi all! I am having my surgery on 10/2 at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. I am trying to start weaning myself off of my go tos - English muffins, pasta, rice, coffee, wine, vodka..... I'm realizing how much I really love food, cooking and dining with friends as well so I'm experiencing some anxiety. Does anyone else feel this way? Wanting the surgery, but at the same time saying "oh my God, what am I about to do?" I also can't quite wrap my head around the fact that at this time next year - hell in 6 months, I won't look like I do right at this minute. Anyway, thanks for "listening and good luck to everyone!

22 days and counting. Been watching commercials and thinking I will never eat that much food again. A typical serving, which I would eat more than one of, I will be taking a doggy bag away from. Strange.

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@@kimvox66 wow it is like you are completely in my head. You expressed exactly what I have felt this week. I turned 44 yesterday and have had a week full of eating the wrong things. Food is such comfort. I am currently trying to find my "healthy" comfort!

24 days and counting here!!!

Pre op diet Oct 6 surgery Oct 20.. I'm starting to get really nervous. I'm having those second thoughts now, but I know it's just nerves. Good luck guys

@@kimvox66 I'm scheduled for Oct 7 and I'm in the same boat. Starting to hear more and more horror stories and the nerves are setting in!!!

Also @@kimvox66 I'm in Chicago as well, but at NW Memorial

@@Laughingmyassoff2015 I am having a strangely calm week. Starting to gather my surgery kit....

@@edie091371 I just need to remember that not everyone has the same experience and take comfort in the fact that I've been preparing my body for this!

@laugingmyassoff2015....we are going to do amazing!!! I cannot wait to talk with you, ron,nana and all the rest of our group after the surgery to see how we all are changing!!!

Ugh!! (venting) Several months ago I was told I would be the first surgery of the day on 6 October. I have made plans accordingly. Making plans to get a hotel the night before since it was early. Letting my parents know they needed to make plans to get there early because of the time.

Today during my nurses interview I was told that time had changed. I called up my doctors office and they told me my surgery would not be until 2:45. "I said 2:45? That is a big change. Why?" They told me "the surgery ahead of you will take longer than expected."

Excuse me but there wasn't any surgery scheduled before me. How could a non existent surgery suddenly take longer?

Oh by the way WHEN WERE YOU GOING TO TELL ME!!!!

If this is the biggest bump in my road then I can deal with it but just needed to vent (vent over).

Thanks I needed that.