Lapband surgery scheduled for 4/2008

I am scheduled for surgery on 4/2008. How much weight can I expect to lose within the first couple of months. I have two sisters who had the lapband. One of my sisters just had it done in Jan 08, and she has lost 35 pounds so far. What can I expect.

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