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I am scheduled for lap band surgery April 5th. I am flying from Branson, MO to Dallas to have surgery with Dr. Marsden in Richardson TX with True Results.

I have struggled with weight loss for almost 20 years now and can relate to so many of the stories I have read on this site. I have been looking into Lap Band for a couple of years now and I'm ready to take the plunge. I am nervous because the success is so widely varied but I am praying that my determination will be enough that this tool will enable me to be successful for the rest of my life.

I start my 11 day pre-op diet in the morning. I am happy to see that it seems less harsh than most I have come across on this forum. I have been instructed to eat 4 meals per day, 2 of which are Protein Shakes the other can be my choice of 2: Yogurt, fruit, whole grain Cereal, toast, muffin, bagel, waffle, and the 4th meal should be 4-6 ounces of lean meat and a serving of a green vegetable. I stocked my fridge with everything I will need for the next10 days before I fly to Dallas.

I am blessed to have a great support system at home and pray that my surgery team is amazing. I am also very glad to have found this site with so many inspiring stories to help keep me motivated.

:) God Bless!

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good luck to you and all

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best of luck.

just stay positive and do what the doctor advises you to do.

it will get (harder) before it gets easier, but it is so worth it.

having support is what makes it alot smoother. This is your year.

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lilmispcl,

I'm so happy for you. I'll be following you. I have my first consultation this week. Oh my goodness I have waited about 6-weeks for this appointment, it seems like a lifetime! I'm hoping to get a surgery scheduled by the end of April or May. Thanks so much for posting your pre-op diet. I haven't had a clue what to eat before the liquid diet. I've been trying to cut back on my eating, but what? I found a good Protein Drink at Sam's Club but I understand I should be making my own. There's so much to learn. I'm anxious for you and look forward to sharing your successes. Here's to a new you!

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Good luck on your journey!

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Good luck Lilmispcl! You can do it!

Hmm, I am thinking I like the sound of your pre-op plan than mine :P

Ah well, I would eat brussell sprouts for 14 days straight if they told me that that is what I need to do. :P

Hope your first day is going well!

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