Hi I would like to know if it is necessary for any particular diet to follow before the banding. My friend did it 4 years ago, she did not follow any pre operation diet. And even I was consulting another Gastric surgeon, he even told me that it is not necessary. Can any one give me suggestions on these...Also my doctor has told me to perform an ultra sound scan of abdomen. Did anyone else do that? He is charging a very high fee for that? Can I skip that?

It is at your doctor's discretion, whether or not there is a preop diet. If your physician doesn't require it and you trust him, then don't do one. If you don't trust him, find another doctor!

Same about the ultrasound; I had to have one.

well be banded same day. keep in contact

i am july 13th also! keep me posted and good luck!!!

I'm also being banded on the 13th! So nervous, so scared, so excited!!

I'm being banded on the 14th. My doc says 7 days full liquid and 3 days clear liquid. I'm on my 1st day of clear and am a little dizzy....

If you're dizzy, just be careful standing etc..but hang in there! :frown: Very important to stick to your post op diet, let your band heal into place well, and set you up for a great experience!