This morning my husband is going for his upper GI. The doc will not set the date till this last thing is done. Wished they had told us two weeks ago when we were approved. He hasn't been told if he has to go on a opt fast or not, or even what that entales. We are just excited that the banding will be done either the last of Oct or first of Nov. Any more suggestions on preparing for the Big Day?

First and foremost - If you don't have a recliner - go get one (buy or borrow one) to sleep in for the first week after surgery!

Pick up:

liquid Tylenol

Chewable Vitamins (Centrum is "OK")

A container of Protein powder (collect some smootie recipes)

Clear broth (Rachel Ray's is wonderful - found in Walmart)

Stock up on sugar free Jello and popsicles

Start collecting "mushie" recipes

Make sure you have some pull on pants or shorts that are VERY comfy in the waist.

I also bought, on-line from Barnes & Noble, an "Eating Well After Weight Loss Surgery" cookbook. Lots of good recipes in there for all stages.

Congrats and good luck!