HELP, Im nervous surgery date 10/28

Hello Everyone; My surgery date is coming near and I have some questions regarding the process. I live in fresno and will have the lap band procedure, will I stay overnight or is it outpatient? The paperwork that was sent to me I think was a universal form for all weight loss surgeries? I am getting nervous about the surgery, but I am totally excited. I was told only to do a 24 hours of clear liquids, why not the 1-2 weeks, is it because my gall bladder has been removed? For those of you who were banded, what has your experience been like?

Congratulations on having your date scheduled!  I had my realizeband done on 9/25/08 and I did stay overnight but I've read some posts of folks who were in and out the same day.  You should check with your surgeon's office and see what their protocol is.  I did not have to be on liquids ahead of surgery.  Just had to make dietary changes and lifestyle changes and lose some weight so that my liver firmed up before surgery (makes it easier to lift off the stomach).  I believe every practice is different though and there is no "standard" as far as overnight or not.....

Good luck to you.