noela31

We are very lucky - private health fund paid for a huge % of it and I am off on paid sick leave. Feel like it has made the start much easier for me. I felt great after surgery and am feeling fine now - but 5 hours - wow!!! Also 14lbs since banding - awesome, hope my first drs appoinyment on the 10th is half as good.

:thumbup:Hi Am an Aussie and was banded on 2/4 (4/2 for you) - had 2 nights in hospital which is pretty much standard procedure here, could have stayed another if i had wanted to - glad to get home though. Was given til the 20th off from work - i will go back on the16th. I wish you all the best with the start of this new journey. I am truly amazed at how good I feel physically and mentally and hope all improves for those still a little 'tender'. Noela

Hi Joanne Know the feelings well, banded last Wednesday, was so anxious leaving my family to go to 'elective' surgery(believe me no choice involved at the weight I had gotten to). All went fine and i feel amazing now...it's only the start of my journey but I will be thinking of you as you start yours. Good luck Noela