Hi all. I hope this thread doesn’t offend anyone but I’d like to know if the thought of surgery ( I know it’s classed as major surgery ) put people off this route. You’ll all know I opted for this option and tbh I was absolutely bricking it on the day. I actually met the advocate who sits with you during the surgery and cried with her before it as I was so scared. I remember the trip in the taxi to get there for 7 am and thinking “ I don’t want to do this “ I want to go home but obviously I couldn’t I woke after the surgery and asked if it had been done ! I’d like to know others views on this. I know it’s a pretty open ended thread but am interested in other views. Like I said previously. I’m not advocating surgery. It’s was my choice Thanks all. Simon
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