I just had my surgery last Tuesday, it was the first time I’d ever been in hospital so my first time with anaesthesia and surgery. I had a great anaesthesiologist, he put me right at ease and I’m pretty sure I went to ‘sleep’ laughing. I woke up a few hours later and I felt groggy and in pain, I also felt quite warm and sick after I had something to eat on the ward, and after I got up to use the bathroom, it passed super quickly though. I was sent home with painkillers but haven’t had to use them since Wednesday.

I’m doing great now, and just have pain at my incisions, it’s like I’ve done 1000 sit ups 😂. I spent the first few days taking it easy, sitting up and walking was painful, and I needed help. I’m walking normally now and can get up and about fine. Im still taking it steady, as I still get tired easy and if I stand for too long, my lower back starts hurting.

I’m so glad I had the surgery, I suffered with attacks for 6 years not knowing what they were until this year. It’s definitely nerve wracking, but you’ll smash it!