Well, I've been and gone and done it. All went smoothly although I was very anxious before the op. The staff were great though and really calmed me down. I was admitted 5 hours before surgery so there was plenty of time to think and wonder. the worst bit was the anaesthetist trying to get a vein! ended up using a childrend IV kit. I have very small veins apparently. (Must be the only small bit of me).

There hasn't been much pain to speak of and what I have had has been pretty well managed. It's more uncomforable than anything else. I was a bit worried when I sneezed the other day, but the 'ping' I felt was just a bit of sticking plaster coming loose I hope!

I'm finding the liquid diet quite liberating really. Not missing food - yet! But it's only day 2 so I better not be too cocky. Just been out to buy some nice juices and consommes.

Now I'm looking forward to my week off work being a lady of leisure! I am also looking forward to the next phase. It's a challenge but on I'm really looking forward to. And on Thursday, I have to break the news to my mother whose coming to visit from Scotland. Better start rehearsing now.

That is great news Scotty! I am glad all is going better than you thought it would have. So your going to tell Mum huh? That is great- right? I mean your ready & want to right? Just going off what you had said previously. Either or I hope the conversation with her is filled with love & support & congrats all the way around.

Congratulations! You're a bandster! Best of luck talking to your Mother. Keep drinking that water!

Congratulations and welcome to Bandland! I'm sure your mom will come around, especially now that it's a done deal. Good luck!

CONGRATULATIONS SCOTTY!!! You're on your way to a whole new happy healthy life!!! I think your mum should be very happy for you. She is probably a typical Mom who would be worried about ANY kind of surgery her child would have! I know I would be, from a simple tooth extraction to anything else they might need. I think the ONLY thing she would be a bit miffed about is not being there to support you....but she may surprise you and be there for you now to help you through your journey. You know her better than anyone does...but I hope it goes well. Think positive....she may surprise you!

Nancy*

PS I have a very close friend in Scotland, she is also a Nancy, and if all Scottish folks are like her, your mum will be happy for you. Scots are a great bunch of people! My husband's family is Scottish, so I am only Scottish by "injection" ; but have learned alot about them and about Scotland, and it's all good!!

Glad to hear that you are doing so well! Good luck on telling your mother. I feel your pain on that one...

I'm glad that everything has gone smoothly. Congratulations!

Nancy

Welcome to bandland!

Way to go Scotty! Keep up the positive attitude!

Congratulations! Glad to hear your doing well. Good luck with the liquids and healing. Hope all goes smoothly for your food stages.Take care!

Scotty,

Congrats on your banding. I think we got ours on the same day, so we should keep track of each other.

Your mother will hopefully be excited for you, and your new healthy life style.