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Hi, I am so confused. I know you are supposed to drink the protein drinks immediately post-op but then I'm told you can only drink 1-2 ozs. So how can you do both? My band date is 5/20 and I still seem to have so many questions. Thanks, everyone. Maybaby

Heather, I wish all the best for you. Mine is scheduled for May 20th. I think I am still in shock about it. Nervous, but excited. Just hope I am making the right decision. Please post and let us all know how you did. Good Luck!!

You are very reassuring about the pain and nausea. I am on an insulin pump for diabetes so I have to check my blood sugar often, esp that first day post-op. Getting off this pump is the number one reason I have chosen to be banded. Keep me posted about your recovery. May 20th is coming soon!!!

It sounds like you are doing great!!! Congrats. I have really been afraid of the pain/nausea. I'm very nervous. Sometimes I feel better after reading posts but sometimes I feel more afraid. I'm so afraid I won't lose weight. I weighed in at 211 at my surgical consult. Would love to lose about 70!!!

Hi Mac, I'm so glad to know that I'm not the only one different with the liquid pre-op diet. I found out today that I only have to do clear liquids the day before surgery. Were you just banded this week? How are you? Are you in pain?

Hi, I'm scheduled for May 20th but my doctor has not put me on a liquid diet. Am I missing something I should be doing? signed Maybaby

Hey - Mine is scheduled for the day before, May 20th. I don't know if I'm ready. So excited one day- then scared to death and doubting my decision another. Good Luck to you. I'm having mine in Atlanta.

Well I guess it's time for me to start too. My band date is set for May 27th so I will be so eager to hear how all of you first of May bandsters do. I feel like I still have alot of unanswered questions but excited too. Good luck!!