Hello All,

I got the date confirmed today. It's March 27th. For some reason I was full of confidence before today, but now it has been confirmed, I am full of nerves.

I'm trying to imagine how different my life is going to be. What have I actually agreed to do????

I read in the paper today about a lady who had serious problems with the band actually rubbing and damaging her stomach. She had to have an emergency operation. It was bad timing for me to read it I guess.

Ok, here are some questions.

Can you actually feel the band around your stomach, if you do, is that feeling always there or does it go away?

Can someone explain to me in detail what the rules are about mixing liquids and solid food. Can I never have a drink whilst having a meal?

I'm having keyhole surgery. Do the scars remain or will the disapear?

I would also like to know the realities of what you can and can't eat after the op. I don't mean immediatley after, say more like a month or so after.

I guess I'm just trying to realise what changes I'm going to face?

Thanks in advance...

Dave

Feeling a bit better about it all today. I have just booked my travel arrangements.