I am getting banded on the same day. Where are u? My doc does all his on Weds and wondering if you have the same doc. Don't be afraid of anesthesia. I am a nurse and work in Day Surgery. You will be so closely monitored during your proceedure you have more risk of driving to the faciltiy. I am afraid of the not eating part of things. It will be a big change in behavior. Good Luck.. oh yea, you won't know anything about the catheter and not all docs place them.