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?

I also am not on a liquid diet and I had an enlarged fatty liver on my sono. My doctor had told me to lose 8 pounds before surgery and I have lost 13 and am continuing what I am doing which is changing habits. Aiming for very low carbs. no sugar increasing protein etc. so I think it depends on the md. I went to a ucsf support group and they appear to put everyone on a liquid diet. I am only 5'1" and started at 208 and am now at 195.

I imagine it would be hard not to think/regret in the first week post op. I am expecting it!

Almost to California (long trip from Florida). I was able to make my shake on the 1st plane with the bottle of water I bought. Which is good because it was dinner time and lots of people either pulled out food they had brought on plane with them or bought it on the plane. I was getting very tense wanting to eat and arguing with myself lol.

wow that was a great idea.

Just got the Call today!!! October 5! So excited

I'm 10/5 as well

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How long did it take the doctors office to give you a surgery date after you were approved? I am still waiting on a date and was approved last Thursday!

Good point.
I went with Nestles Optifast on my first shopping excursion ONLY BECAUSE MY DIETITIAN SPECIFICALLY RECOMMENDS IT.
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But, after some research and commonsense, I have given up on Nestle Optifast for the future because:
(a) poor value ... only 18 packs and 12 packs ... and, even on 20% general discount, more expensive than undiscounted ALMOST 100% IDENTICAL brands.
e.g. An 18 pack of Optifast on the best special price is $AUS52 (or 36 for $104) which is $AUS2.89 per serve. Optislim, OTOH, a 99% identical formula, which comes in 21 packs is on an almost permanent two for $AUS55 which equates to $AUS1.31 per serve. Isowhey, a lower sugar, more fibre product is $AUS1.77 per serve normally and $AUS1.60 n discount. Optislim Rapid, the low-sugar, low-calorie version at two 21-packs for $65 full-time is $AUS1.55 per serve
Optifast by the Swiss Nestle is a giant wallet ripoff.
( Immorality! This is really galling. On the one-hand, Nestle owns lots of food and confectionery companies which worked their proverbial arses (asses for my USA readers) off selling us 5h1t to make us fat or obese in the first place.
The seductive ads to get us to buy less nutritional and dubious foods ... but then they're waiting with a high-cost paid solution to help alleviate obesity. Grrrrr. That is why I will buy almost any other brand that IS NOT at "both ends" of the "get-fat, lose weight" continuum.

Mine was same-day, with pre op starting next day. But I am self pay, and had all my medical paperwork in a week prior to first appointment.

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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]

I'm 10/5 as well

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YES U 100% NEED SUPPORT FOR THIS .

I wouldn't be getting through this if I did not have my mother

October 10th! I am so excited!!! Good luck everyone

I'm scheduled for 10/18/17 still waiting on insurance approval though.

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Everybody in October ... What are you guys hearing about recovery ? I have a comedy show I wanna go to that's exactly a week after my surgery date. I hope I'll be able to go. Hodgetwins are the funniest humans on the planet .

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The people I have talked to said it is rough but several went back to work in a few days. Very individual though so keep your fingers crossed that you will feel ok.

1 hour ago, BuffaloBill said:

Hodgetwins are the funniest humans on the planet .

I see your Hodgetwins and raise you a Luke Heggie ... check him out on YouTube!

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What are you guys hearing about recovery ?

My best man had his surgery on Monday, 11th Sept and was, in his opinion, ready for work on Thursday 14th Sept.

He did return the following Monday, 18th Sept ... office job.

My doctor said to plan to be off 3 weeks. I truly doubt that I will need that much time off but if he recommends it and I have the leave to cover it, I am going to take his recommendation.

1 hour ago, Tyme4me1003 said:

My doctor said to plan to be off 3 weeks.

Mine said 9 to 16 days is the normal range for time not driving or not attending high-motion working environment.

When my son-in-law was sleeved 26 months ago, he was told 15 to 28 days.

Things change. Doctors learn tighter techniques. Intrusion is less. Pain relief, if required, is a lot better.

I'll listen to my body and observe its feelings.