Darcey, Sending you (((hugs))) and prayers for a noneventful surgery and smooth recovery. We look forward to hearing about your adventures "on the other side". Best of luck!

Yes, Darcey!!! Ditto what Marie said. I'll be thinking about you and waiting for word of your recovery, Teresa

Wishing you the best! Merry Christmas!

the day 12/21 is very dear to me, is my sister's birthday. She would have been 53, lost her 16 years ago. She'll be watching over you. smiles from above

Vera, how special to have your sister be Darcey's guardian angel!Then you know this is going to be a perfect case!

Thanks, She talks to me often, I hope you can believe me. She is a guardian angel!

Thank you all! You are so wonderful. My boys are gone for the evening and I was packing stuff so I can rest as much as possible tomorrow and I got all emotional and choked up. I signed on here and here you were with all this positive energy supporting me. Thank you so much.

I'm a single mom with 2 college age sons, so most of my life has been for them and now it's my turn and I'm not used to it. I am so glad my sister is going with me (she was banded last summer).

We will head out of Eugene at 3 am Monday to make our flight out of Portland. Labs and testing Monday and surgery on Tuesday. We will fly home Thursday afternoon.

I will let you know as soon as I can when I get back. Thank you again and God bless you!

Darcey, I have 2 sons (20 1/2 and 24 yr. old). I've been fortunate to be a full-time Mom. It is really strange to do something for you. But your sons are going to benefit from this just as much, if not more! You will feel like doing more active things with them. You are extending your life and making it a better life. You'll feel so much better, getting off of meds (and their side effects), less aches and pains in your joints, more energy, sleep better at night. That's not counting the mental part - feeling more confident, happier and more social, caring about your appearance, enjoying clothes shopping now, finding the variety of colors (other than the standard black) and styles. I love long bicycle rides (10-20 miles) and 4-5 hour mountain hikes now. That was never even a dream in the past! I can't wait to hear about your post-band journey!

Good luck to you! Please post when you are able and let us know how you are doing.

Darcey, good luck to you!!! See you on the banded side! Be sure to post as soon as you feel up to it.

Darcey, wishing you the best on Tuesday..lots of you are being banded on the 21st, You will all be in our thoughts.

Good Luck

It's amazing how so many of us are caretakers and we always put ourselves at the end of the line. Good luck on your new journey. I wish you and all the newbies the best, it's a piece of cake. (I can say that now, I started mushies today, ummmmm).

No I didn't have cake, lol.

Darcey,

I know your already on your way and won't get this till your back but I wanted to wish you Godspeed in your recovery and pray that the surgeons hands will be guided by the Almighty.

Like Vera I also lost a family member on Dec 21st 32yrs ago. She was not only my best friend but my grandmother too. I like Vera talk to her all the time and I have asked that every year that the 21 be a special day and so far she has granted me that. So this year I'm asking her to watch over you during your surgery. So you'll be fine. grandma was not one to mess with.

Well....it's 1:45 am here on the Pacific Coast. We leave for Portland in a little over an hour. I'm okay. I'm at peace with the good Lord about this.

Thank you all for your support and prayers. Talk to you in a few days!

Love, Darcey

Darcey, everything will be fine and you'll be back in your own comfortable bed before you know it. That is wonderful your sister is banded. You can be a great support system to each other. 2005, here you come!