If you have had lap band which restricts the amount of food it can hold in order for you to feel full, what affect will drinking the daily required amount of water have? Any?

the band should have no affect on water unless it is too tight. Water should go right through after your healing period at first when you just sip all day long. I am thinking of it like I did after I had my kids, I just carried a bottle of water in my bag all the time.

Appears you have your surgery next week...Congrats! Let me know what you experience afterwards. Best wishes!