Hi LBT family! I'm back from surgery and the news is that the band was removed. All in all, everything went VERY smoothly, and all my fears were alleviated.

Yesterday and this morning I'd worked myself up in to quite a state with all the what-ifs and could-go-wrongs, so it was such a relief to hear the doctors tell me that everything is just fine with me internally. The removal went smoothly, and I'll be back at work on Wednesday or Thursday.

In three or four weeks I'm going to follow up with the doctors, and at that time I'll start thinking about replacing it with the VG band. But one step at a time. For now I'm healing and drinking and being grateful for good friends (shout out to Alexra!!) and great doctors, and this support group which keeps me going.

Just another stop on the band journey. :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1:

Alexandra, I am so glad that you are back home and that everything went smoothly. Were they able to remove it laparascopically? What is a VG band? I am so glad to here that you are okay internally - I am sure that it is a load off your mind. I have been watching for your post all day as I am sure everyone else is too! Feel Better Soon.

shelli

:clap2: :phanvan Alexandra, I am so glad that you are back home and that everything went smoothly. Were they able to remove it laparascopically? What is a VG band? I am so glad to here that you are okay internally - I am sure that it is a load off your mind. I have been watching for your post all day as I am sure everyone else is too! Feel Better Soon.

shelli:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Very good news, Alexandra. I hope you get your new band soon, but not before you get to enjoy a couple of your old favorites....but just a couple.

Glad to hear there were no horrors in there... Heal Up and relax.

Hugs!

Iam glad all is well. You are a stronge person you will be fine. You will find your way.. cant wait to hear what it is....good friends and good support are the best 1st start.

I am glad it all went so well.

Glad to hear things went well and you still can have another band.:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Just take it easy and heal up now!

welcome back and take it easy!!

Be blessed!

Very glad to hear it all went very well! And glad to hear you may be able to have the VG soon. Take care , kick your feet up and relax, you deserve it!

Glad to hear all is well. Take your time to heal. Hope everything goes well for you.

I was wondering about you this morning. I am glad you are back home and doing well. take care.

Good to hear that things went well for you. Heal fast and well and keep us updated.

I missed this last night---I wondered about you throughout the day yesterday. What a relief for you to know that everything inside is as it should be. Take some time to heal, then you can decide on the next step. Glad you are ok!!!!

Kat

It's amazing how fast it all goes. I'm very glad to hear that everything went so smoothly, and you don't have any signs of complications - internal or otherwise! You may have already addressed this, but why the VG band?

Great news, Alexandra, but I knew you would be fine. Take it easy for now.