Even if they do tell you the time, you can get bumped for emergency surgery. We were told 4pm and didn't go in until around 8pm. That was far too long starving (I mean fasting) for my liking! I was careful to tell my family that it was very likely we would be delayed and not to expect to hear from us until very late that night (also thought we might need some time not to worry about contacting anyone).

We didn't have to go in until a few hours before, I think we arrived around lunch time (which I couldn't eat anyway). We went down to theatre for prep about half an hour before the surgery.

I had a normal morning, not going in until later, which meant I could have a decent breakfast. I also had a brazillian wax a couple of days before so that I didn't need to be shaved (depends on the ob). Bag was packed, car seat installed, house cleaned, leftovers organised for DP, even got the car washed. I like being prepared too. But I sort of let that go on the day of the op. I figured I wouldn't have been able to be as prepared if it wasn't elective, so I may as well just go along for the ride on the day.

GL!