Evening all,

I've posted recently regarding having surgery on the 11th (tomorrow), then it looked like it wasn't going to happen because of a nasty bout of conjunctivitis but now it's back on. I have to front at the hospital at 9am.

Shall keep you all posted.

Take care, Rachel.

Good luck with your surgery, Rachel!! Please let us know how it goes!

Yippee! Will look for you when you return. Blessings to you today.

Great news! Good luck and please post when you are able.

That's wonderful Rachel! I'm so glad everything worked out!

That's wonderful news, Rachel! You're new life is already beginning. (((Hugs))) and prayers.

Good Luck, keep us posted.

Excellent, Rachel! See you in Bandland. Don't forget the slip-on shoes!

Great news. Here is wishing you a speedy recovery

take care

Hope all goes well, take care and keep us posted.

Love,

Good luck, Rachel! Let us know how it went...

good luck and speedy recovery Rachel!! Go get that band!!!

Well, I'm Back to tell my tale.

It's now about 50hrs since the op and I think I can safely say that none of it has been as I expected. But so far so good. I'm fairly uncomfortable sitting at the computer so I'll keep it short.

I'm surprised at the size and position of the incisions. The largest one is just below my left breast and is about 3-4" long, I have five others that I think are about 1" long. According to the surgeon it all went beautifully and I have a very healthy liver. The pre-op vein finding was a 40 minute ordeal but I expected that. The young ego-driven anaethetist decided not to follow my instructions on where to find one, and completely ballsed it up. Anyway,he finally gave it a shot and,guess what? he found it. Well, that's all behind me and now it's onwards and upwards ( or downwards,as far as my weight goes)

Thanks to everyone for their info, insight and concern. The tip about shoes was a good one Zoe. And thanks for keeping an eye on my progress Darcy. I have to comment that you all look wonderful - post and pre-op, is anyone as big as me? I think I'm 335 pounds - we work in kilos in Australia (155).

Me again, I got disconnected.

I have to work out how to set up the weight scale and details that are at the bottom of everyones page. I saw someone else wanting to do the same so I'll read that.

Take care, Rachel.

I'm so happy that everything went so well for you Rachel. You'll start to feel a little better every day.

Rachel, congratulations and welcome to Bandland!! Take care of yourself, you're working hard healing now. Don't forget to check in and let us know how you're doing! :eek: