I didn't see an OCT thread, so let's make one! I just got my date today and it's 10/9! Any other October dates yet?

10/4

Hi first post but my surgery is scheduled for 10/03 so I'm pretty excited [emoji847]

My doc wanted me to lose 10 pounds and I followed Bariatric Fusion's Liver Reduction Diet. I printed out their pdf and hung several of them all over my house! Its 3-4 protein shakes (their Orange and Chocolate are tolerable- we have to remember it's a protein shake and not a meal! I made them with ice and non-fat milk = kinda milkshake-y ) and SF jello, SF pops (tropical flavor!!) and homemade broth, V8 and low sugar cranberry juice. I lost 13.5 pounds! I had a few cheat days with roasted chicken breast and steamed veggies but overall I got used to it. I whined a bunch, work was sometimes frustrating and the cravings got insane at times but I kept my eye on the prize and I did get used to it. I went in a few weeks later and he was very pleased with the loss. I got submitted, approved and scheduled within three days!
You've come so far at this point. stay focused on what you want: slimmer happier healthier lighter (insert adjective here) and two weeks will fly by! Good luck to you!!

Thank you! I am on day four and I have stayed on track. What day is your surgery?

I have sleeve on 10/5/17. I am doing the 2 week pre op. Dr Heider uses Optifast. It certainly doesn't require much thought

My preop is Optifast 800. So 1 soup, 1 protein bar and at least 3 shakes, which totals 800 calories. I have the fatty liver infiltration) off and on, since 1987, depending on weight. So truly don't want to end up not getting this done. It's quite a lot less than my 1200 cal diabetic/cardio regamine, but since it's all premade I don't have to think about it. My husband, however, cooking bacon, made it a bit difficult yesterday. Now I know how our puppies feel!

Not complaining, but will comment that Nestles makes this, and the chocolate protein bar is not up to their standards.

On 9/19/2017 at 9:54 PM, Rainbow_Warrior said:

The Thursday after mine!

Best wishes with that!

Thanks!!

I don't know about y'all but I have been doing great for the past 6 months. Making changes each month, doing exactly what I need to do to get to this point! Now that I have a date and am going on my pre-op diet in 2 weeks my mindset is GONE! I was making my grocery order this morning and ordering sugar free jello and sugar free pudding. I have done this as a staple for YEARS to satisfy my sweet tooth. Oh no, today as I put my order in online I'm thinking "I'm getting ice cream and little debbies!" I, of course, didn't but it is just funny how all I could think was that I am going to be sick of that crap when it is all I am going to be able to eat for a little bit (sweet wise) so I need to go crazy now. ?

I don't know about y'all but I have been doing great for the past 6 months. Making changes each month, doing exactly what I need to do to get to this point! Now that I have a date and am going on my pre-op diet in 2 weeks my mindset is GONE! I was making my grocery order this morning and ordering sugar free jello and sugar free pudding. I have done this as a staple for YEARS to satisfy my sweet tooth. Oh no, today as I put my order in online I'm thinking "I'm getting ice cream and little debbies!" I, of course, didn't but it is just funny how all I could think was that I am going to be sick of that crap when it is all I am going to be able to eat for a little bit (sweet wise) so I need to go crazy now. [emoji849]

I can sympathize but from the opposite side of the fence. I've been eating like crazy past 30 days to get it out of my system. I start pre op diet on Weds. I am super scared of the lack of tasty food options but I know this has to be done to restore my self esteem and health. I hear I won't be very hungry after surgery so I wanted to indulge why my stomach can take it [emoji20]

1 hour ago, jeneanb83 said:

I can sympathize but from the opposite side of the fence. I've been eating like crazy past 30 days to get it out of my system. I start pre op diet on Weds. I am super scared of the lack of tasty food options but I know this has to be done to restore my self esteem and health. I hear I won't be very hungry after surgery so I wanted to indulge why my stomach can take it

How long is your pre-op?

OCT 5TH for me. So ready, SW=280 CW=240 GW=180

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Not me. Friends and family dont know I am getting the surgery, Facebook would kinda give that away. :-)

10/23 is my birthday. I go for my final NUT visit next week, we are hoping if all goes well with insurance approval, I can have surgery at the end of Oct. I would prefer early Oct. so I can be ready for some NFL games I want to attend later in the year. [emoji4] Congrats to everyone!

Same for me. Only person that knows is my Mother . That's it

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October 5th

Me too Oct 5th

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October 4th in Buffalo NY. I'm terrified and excited all at the same time.

I'm OCT 5th at Buffalo General. Who's yur surgeon?

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Hey everyone!! I go in on October 5th!! I just started my 2 week pre-op diet, have a nice nasty headache, excited, scared, nervous, sooooo many different emotions!! I hope you're all doing better than I am! I'll be honest though, I have ZERO support at home, which makes this very difficult. But it's for Me. It's My desicion, and I need to make a change for ME!! For my life. For my children!! I hope and pray that the rest of you have the support you need. If not, I'll be here for you!! [emoji4]

Your not alone. I don’t have much support either. We have to do this for ourselves and not anyone else. After others see the benefits of the surgery, they will all come around. I’m here for you.

I've dropped 10 lbs in 3 days on pre op. Tried going to Mass this am, but had to leave. Major tummy issues. Could be the antibiotic I'm on. Today is last day of that, so hoping to be back to normal. Otherwise doing well.

Doing some prep of post op foods, etc.

Prayers for us all. Boy are there a lot of food commercials!