Hello Lisa,
I was banded on the 14th November in Derby. All went smoothly. I went in on the Wednesday and back home on the Friday. I was very nervous beforehand, but when I got to the hospital the nerves seemed to lessen alot.
I was on the pre-op diet for fourteen days - I don't know what the 'normal' time is. I guess it's down to your medical team to judge the appropriate time.
Good luck with your surgery.
Kind regards,
Steve