Thanks everyone - I'm on top of the granny knicker situation (since I believe in comfy knickers nearly as firmly as I believe in comfortable shoes LOL)!

Jo interesting point about not much loss afterwards...I had hardly any loss after my VB (apparently bled it all over the delivery room instead LOL) so I'm bracing myself for it to go either way (both heavy and lighter pads in my bag).

We've already talked to the hospy about having DH stay for the first two nights and hopefully that will make a difference until I'm (semi) mobile.

Danni thanks for the fruit tip. Might even stock up on an emergency bottle of prune juice (it's always impossible to find when you need it)!

Aussienic, thanks for the tip about the bum suppository. After all the prodding & poking of my first VB (ending in the indignity of needing a bum op) a suppository here or there is no biggie...!

Castle, I know about taking the pain relief regularly but you make a good point about taking it before a planned activity (how strategic of you)...Trust me ladies I'm not aiming to win any bravery awards - I want all the good drugs and will happily chew them down for as long as I need them! I'm seeing the Consultant OB who will be there on the day today so I will ask him about the sutures & where the incision will be.