Aw Gail, sorry it's taken me ages to catch up, been in a bit of a crappy place myself, though nothing compared to how you're feeling. You know my view on it. I've had the op twice and both times it worked with no problems and I was right as rain in a day or so, physically at least! I'm glad you're doing it that way, as I believe it's the least traumatic x x I LOVE the necklace, it's gorgeous and will be very special!! Can you book a holiday or something as a family to help you heal emotionally too? That's what I've just done! You honestly will feel much more able to get to grips with this after Thursday. It will never leave you but you'll start to live a more normal life again. I really am thinking of you lots and here to talk any time x x x x