i also will be banded on july 26 can not wait a little nervous though. i go see my doctor on the 21st and i will be on clear liquids maybe. my co worker told me that i will be on clear liquids 2 days before my surgery. i'm soooo glad i have someone to talk to that have had the surgery. she has been banded in nov. of 2009 and i have been asking her alot of question.the weight i started out at was 289 now i weigh 260 my height is 5"4 trying to stay focus. i'm going to buy some unflavored protein powder to add to my tea, coffee, soup anything you can think of for more protein i need 60g of protein daily.