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I am scheduled for lap band on 3.29.09 by Dr Manuel Castro through TLC Edge in Plano, Texas. I have been on liquid diet since 3.13.09 and have already lost 10 pounds, only 172 more to go! I actually love optifast! I got chocolate and i feel like i get to drink chocolate milk all day! I just wanted to share! I am too excited!:)

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Well hey there Koinoi. I'm excited for you! The 29th will be here before you know it. Good luck!

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Great to hear you went with Castro. He is great. I was banded on 12/12/08 almost 13 weeks and down 41 lbs. It is coming off slowly but like Castro said 2 to 3 pounds a week. Exercise is the key big time. I go to Castro for my fills and his team is great!!! They have support group meetings every 3rd Tue of the month. I go every month. It is very helpful. Hope to see you there.

Good Luck and Blessing.

V-Dallas

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I would love to go to support meetings, would you pm me with info?

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What else does the doctor have you eating? I too am scheduled march 27 for surgery. My doctor has me on 2 Protein Shakes a day and two Protein meals. However I only started Tuesday of this week.

Thanks Kathy

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How has it been since the surgery? What are you eating? I am scheduled for March 27th in Conroe, Texas.

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Hi! I'm scheduled for surgery on April 03, in Texarkana, tx with Dr.Kelin. I'm really excited because I've been trying to have the surgery for 9 months but this pre-op diet is killing me. I'm only on day 2 and I'm at some friends house who have cooked fish and I automaticallly reach in the plate for a piece and have it eat before I even realize I'm not suppose to do this. Habits are hard to break!

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