Dr. C, I have been on a liquid diet since sunday the ninth. I have been very good as not to cheat whatsoever. However, tonight, friday, I cheated. It is my son in laws birthday and we all went out to the restaurant. I couldnt help myself. I ate some spagetti. I am so nervous. My surgery is monday the 17th. I dont plan on eating anything at all again, but I'm worried that I might have ruined it. I'm afraid that if I have any food in my tummy while being banded that it could come up and I could choke on it. Do you think my tummy will be empty by monday morning?

For solid food, gastric emptying is often seen by about 90 minutes, but may last a few hours.

Certainly wouldn't expect anything to remain until Monday!

Have a great Monday and a great Lap Banding experience!

Thank You so much Dr. Hekier, I feel so much more relieved now, and I'm sticking to just liquids.

Not that I condone cheating :nervous but I agree with Dr. Hekier!

Dr. C

Cincinnati, Ohio

www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Thank You so much Dr. Hekier, I feel so much more relieved now, and I'm sticking to just liquids.