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:thumbup:Hi everyone! I am new here. I am going to be 25 in a couple of weeks. I went a seminar on June 23; had bloodwork and saw the Psychologist on July 7th; saw my primary and the dietition on July 14, and had all of my paperwork for a "medical necessity" approval submitted on August 22. Received the greatest news of my life (besides that I was pregnant) on August 25, I HAD BEEN APPROVED!! My pre-op appt. was on 9/4 and my surgery is on Sept. 16! I am currently on the liquid pre-diet using Optifast. I can have 6 shakes and 2 bar (that I don't eat), and some fat free chicken broth and sugar free Jell-O. I am actually surprised at the fact that I am not hungry at all. The shakes are delicious and I have lost 13lbs since the 9/4!! My surgeon is Dr. Craig Floch out of Norwalk, CT. His staff and him are wonderful people who really take the time to answer all of my questions!! I have a daughter who is 13months old and the light of my life and I am having Lap Band done to not only improve my health and life, but to improve hers! Is there anyone else here from CT?

Good luck and congrats to all the fellow banders!! :wink_smile:

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Hey there! I'm from CT and also using Dr Floch for my surgery. I'm in pre-op now; my surgery is scheduled for Tuesday the 23rd. Dr. Floch and his team are wonderful. I'm struggling with the pre-op liquid diet. I travel for work which means Breakfast / lunch / dinner is 'out' and with clients. I'm managing it the best I can but I can't 'not' work during this phase.

Good luck with your surgery...I'm one week behind you!

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Hi There , not in ct. But I'm a neighbor to the east in lil rhode island!! Good luck in your journey!!;)

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