I just found out that my insurance approved surgery!! I won't be able to have surgery until October because of my work schedule. Anyway, I really wasn't getting my hopes up in case insurance didn't approve it, but now it's real omg. I'm nervous and excited and would love someone to be buddies with through this. Any takers?

I'm 37. I have 4 kids (14, 11, 4 and 2) and I'm a teacher. I am starting with a BMI of 40 exactly with no comorbidities. Anyone out there with similar stats? Even different stats but you are having surgery in October? My date is 10/4.

Oh man, I'm so jealous of all the Americans who have access to great products (not much here in rural Ireland).

Can anybody from UK or IRL recommend the PhD Smart Shakes? I haven't found sample sizes.

Ah sorry ummyasmin! Can’t you get them shipped to you from amazon or something?

Ah sorry ummyasmin! Can’t you get them shipped to you from Amazon or something?

Well, sigh, yes. But postage rates are through the roof. I wanted to order a sample of BariatricPal's cinnamon swirl protein powder which was €3. Postage was €48. *gulp*

I'm an October sleever as well! Just waiting for confirmation on a tentative surgery date of October 11th. Still having trouble believing it's actually going to happen. Not all nervous about having surgery...I've had so many in the last 4 years. However, I am anxious about life after surgery and being successful.

Good luck to all of you October sleevers. October 16th will mark my one year anniversary, and I'm ecstatic with the results so far, high weight of 347, and 178.2 as of this morning. It is a life changing procedure, and I am so glad to have made the decision to go through with it. In the blink of an eye, you too will be at your 1 year, asking yourself, "Why didn't I do this sooner?"

I got approved for surgery date is on October 25 . I am getting nervous and excited

I am october 24

Me. The 24

I am the 24th too

Sending well wishes and good luck to all those who are scheduled in October. I am officially two weeks post-op myself. I am excited to read about everyone’s journey and experiences!

I'm an October sleever as well! Just waiting for confirmation on a tentative surgery date of October 11th. Still having trouble believing it's actually going to happen. Not all nervous about having surgery...I've had so many in the last 4 years. However, I am anxious about life after surgery and being successful.

Mine is also tentatively scheduled for October 11th pending insurance approval. Message me if you are looking for a buddy.

On 9/8/2018 at 11:14 PM, AriesMary25 said:

I am scheduled for October 4th!!!! So that’s pretty cool, Oct 3rd go in for pre-opt testing. And start my 10 liver shrinking diet on Sept 23. Let’s be buddies October friends!!!

Im on the 5th! My liquid diet starts on 25th ...Pre op is when ever I go in the week before surgery...I hope they find nothing for either of us =) good luck and let me know how it goes.

I got approved my surgery is on October 25 . I am excited and scared

10/10!! ?

My date is Oct 8!!

On 9/4/2018 at 6:14 PM, sleevemebaby7781 said:

Hi MegsNiko!! Hiw much weight did your doc say you could expect to loose? I'm hoping to loose 80 or 90 lbs.

About 80lbs!

I have one more appt oct 4 then just approval and a date ..... hoping for October. Fingers crossed. Very excited. I do have a few questions if any has been thru this...I take a medication with no tablet alternative. Cymbalta....then I read the side effects of weaning off ...omg. They sound worse than most diseases. So, anyone know of an alternative or a compounding version that fits our brief???? Would enjoy any and all ideas.