Dear Ladies - Thank you all for your good wishes. I had the op on Monday, I was very nervous and to the surprise of the surgeon mentioned a living will as the anaesthetic put me under! Any way all went well, I am home, fully functioning (which was my worry) and SO glad not to have the tennis ball in my knickers. I can't get used to it, and am still waddling like a duck. If all continues in this way I shall be delighted. I have chosen the right time to do this - I am just lolling about watching Wimbledon. Any way thank you, and if you have any questions I will do my best.