October Our first post...

[inarakatra 51]

Hi I decided about three months ago that I wanted to have WLS. So, of course, I have to go through the 6 months of supervised diets. My last weigh in will be September 15. I figure it will take at least two weeks to get my surgery date which should put it around the first of October. So ... who else plans on having an October 2013 surgery date?

[partydoll23 0]

Hi my name is Holly. I am a 34 year old wife and mother of 2 young boys. I am just starting out and hope to have my sleeve done sometime in Oct. What are you doing for your presurgery weight loss?

[inarakatra 51]

I'm trying to follow the diet that I will be following after the sleeve, but in larger portions. Like tuna after the sleeve will be 1 to 2 oz at a time. Now 4 oz. I don't know ... kinda winging it right now because I'm still wanting to enjoy certain foods that I know I won't be eating after the surgery.

[Kay__S 33]

Hi Holly and Inarakatra,

I'm scheduled for surgery on October 7. My surgeon has a 90 day program that I am finishing on September 17.My insurance allows the surgery after 90 days if certain conditions are met during that time, like close supervision by the surgeon and nutritionist.

So far, I've had a hard time being consistent in diet and exercise. I've lost weight so many times before that I suppose I'm a little jaded.I just want to get to the surgery soon!

[Batman 31]

Hi everyone. I'm scheduled for October 3rd in Colorado.

I've been cutting my portions and trying to make wiser decisions. I've replaced one meal a day with a Protein Shake too which seems to help prepare me and give me the opportunity to try out all the shakes before hand. I'm exercising at the gym at work on my breaks so I get 30 mins a day 5 days a week and then any activity I can get in on the weekends. I know I need to up my activity but for now that is what I'm able to do.

I'm excited and terrified at the same time. I was going to have to wait for December due to work time off restrictions but when I finally broke down and told my boss yesterday she lifted a time off block for me and allowed me to book my surgery in October. I set my date yesterday and as soon as I did that I got sick to my stomach and could have puked. I didn't think I'd get that nervous since I've been nothing but excited so far but having that date made it so real. I can't wait!!

[Beachmamaof4 4]

Hi ladies,

Great to know of some other sleevers in Oct. When I originally set up my appt. w/WLS doc last April, the plan was for me to have surgery in Sept. Things were a little delayed. But, all worked out. I have my date. Oct 4th is my surgery. This Wed. is my final consult w/doctor before my surgery, and when I'll get my pre-op diet instructions. My plan is all liquids for a week. Not so excited about that part, but I know it's necessary.

I lost 10 lbs from eating healthier, smaller portions. Unfortunately, I know I couldn't sustain that long term because my hunger always wins out; hence, why I'm cutting most of my stomach out. LOL!

I've been reading through a lot of the threads for newbies about shakes, meal plans, etc. I'm still a little confused on what you actually eat after. I have the lists the dietician gave me, but I'm type A. I'd like a list of sample meal plans for each week after surgery up through "while you are losing weight" to "maintaining". Anybody find something like that?

[AngelaTX 29]

Hi everyone! My name is Angela, 36 in Ft Worth TX and I will be having my surgery on October 7th.

I started my two week pre-surgery diet on Monday and its going well. Others have told me if you can make it through these two weeks of pre-op diet then post-op will not be hard at all.

It is great to see so many that will be going on this journey with me...I hope you are all doing great!

[stbsleeved 1]

I'm on Oct. 3rd in Mexico - best wishes to all!

[outwithbenjiboi 227]

I was October 15 at Hopkins in Maryland. I'm on full liquids until Tuesday, then get to move to puree. Any other surgery completers out there?

Jen