My date to be banded is the 27th of August. I start my liquids tomorrow, the 13th. Is it common to be on liquids for 2 weeks prior to surgery.

I am diabetic and have arthuritus. I have had knee replacement about 4 years ago and the knee still hurts. I had hip replacement in Dec. 2005. I developed one of those antibotic resistant infections(MRSA). To make a long story short, that hip had to be replace twice after the first surgery due to the infection. Needless to say, I still have hip pain, along with the knee pain. So, I have alot at stake here. Plus, we are having to cough up the money ourselves.

I am afraid of this not being successful. However, all the post here, most everyone has been very successful.

So, tomorrow, it is liquids for 2 weeks. Any advise would be appreciated, as well as support.

Clara

Clara, welcome and congratulations on your decision to do this. I guess my advice would be to remember what you hear over and over on this site, that the band is a tool. It is definitely possible to make it not work if you don't follow the "bandster rules". I've been losing much slower than I originally thought I would because I'm a bit free and easy with those rules.

The other bit of advice is to hang out here on LBT. Hook up with the August bandsters and the over 50's threads and anyone else you enjoy. This is such a great place for support and information.

And the last thing is to look forward to your life changes as you lose weight. Life becomes so much easier when you're lighter.

I'll bet this will be the best money you ever spent.

Much luck with your surgery.