Hey hun I had mine on Tuesday..
1. They do put a little needle thing in the back off your hand just before you go to sleep- but honestly its painless and you’re too busy thinking about everythings else to notice!
2. I didn’t get any blood taken at my pre-op.
3. I had Dr Aurakzai and he didn’t even use stitches, he used that really strong glue instead.
4. I did have drains, not sure if you always do, but again they are painless. The only thing thats a faff is having to carry them about with you when you need to nip to the loo! Even when the nurse came in to take them out I didn’t feel anything.
5. I didn’t get put on a drip.
Hope that helps hun. I was so scared before my op, but everything is so professional and everyone there really puts you at ease, its over before you know it and definitely worth it! xx