support groups & milk diet

Hello, my name is Gail. I'm new here and am pre-op, getting my date next week. I am going to Dr. Dally, SW Medical Center, Vancouver. I live in Tigard and was wondering if there is a closer support group I can attend after my surgery? Also has anyone been on the Milk Diet? Just curious because I have to do 4 weeks of nothing but Skim milk ans was wonsering how other people handled it. I hate milk but am dedicated to this process so will smile and drink it down. I have been reading for about a month..thanks for all the info.........

I have never been on the milk diet but my thought would be to add a little vanilla extract and maybe a splenda to change the taste a little. Julia

Thanks, thats a great idea! I hadn't thought of vanilla!

I know I'm kind of late responding to your post, but I am a patient of Dr. Cagle in Vancouver, Dr. Dally's partner. I used the splenda, vanilla trick with the milk, but also used chicken boullion cubes occasionally for a cream of chicken effect. The weight loss is dramatic (I lost nearly 30 pounds before surgery on the milk), and when you see how it makes your belly nice and soft for the surgery, you'll be glad that you did it. Good luck - I'm six months from surgery and down 102 lbs. P.S. These doctors are amazing!!!!!