I am new here also, and am scheduled for LBS on August 10 th. I am into my 3 rd day of liquids and I am doing fine with it so far. I am looking forward to my surgery,but I am concerned about those who have posted about being several months post surgery and only loosing 5 lbs or even 40 lbs. I weigh 233 and want to loose all my weight . what determines how you loose ? Is it just a gamble?