I live in Rockland and will be banded on 9/21 6 days from now. I go to Dr. Pucci office too. I am very nervous and can't wait for it to be over. I have been reading on some post that people have been put on a pre liquid diet before surgey but I have not I am following a diet high in protein. I just found this board today so I hope I am doing the right thing. I am going to call monday just to make sure.:paranoid