@xslx thank you. I was really nervous as I am a worrier and had never had an operation before, so I did get a bit of anxiety before and after but that is all normal. It is honestly really easy, I’ve refused a blood test at the doctors but been under the knife for BA!? Ha.
You’ll go to your room and get changed and the nurse, anaesthetist and surgeon come and visit you to do your checks, then your called to go. I waited about four hours, but some people wait little time. I had my own room so had a TV and the hospital had wifi so used my IPad.
When the anaesthetist comes in, ask for him to put some numbing cream on your hand, if you don’t ask, you won’t get it.
I am not a massive fan of needles and it meant the putting to sleep process was literally pain free, didn’t even know the cannula had been put in my hand.
Before you know it your awake. I wouldn’t say in pain, just uncomfortable. I was back to work after 7 days, driving after 9 and am now completely back to normal.
I hope this helps, happy to answer anymore questions. Good luck& just be excited !! If I could do it all over again, I would xx
