Hi all,
Well, I got a phone call from the hospital this afternoon saying they had a cancellation for Thursday and could I come in at 9am. I knew at some stage I'd get the call, so in a sense it's no surprise. I can't say I'm actually looking forward to it, but at least it'll be over. The lady on the phone said I had to stop eating by 2:30am on the morning of the op, which surprised me. I was expecting to have to stop eating at the very latest, the previous evening. I could have sips of water that, though.
I know I'm in for a world of pain, but want a shot at having an easier life, even if it's several weeks or months after the op. I'd even settle for feeling better by Christmas, having had a miserable one in 2016, after getting a fissure. Anyone who's read any of my previous posts will know I've had rectal/anal problems for about 20 years, so this is the first major intervention I've ever had. I'm not a stranger to ops, though, having had a hernia one a couple of years ago. That's a longish recovery as I didn't have keyhole.
Anyway, any last minute advice or thoughts, much appreciated.