Hi I am to have my band done on aril 8th now into the 7 th day of protien shakes or 9 lbs down, at times my stomach hurts and I have 12 days to go, I am nervous and worried, at times, I will be having my surgery in sarnia ontario and I am the one paying so, it is a big deal to me. you can email me at asullusk@rogers.com. I would love to chat with someone who is going through the same thing at about the same time. anne