I think in hindsight a bit more time off would have been nice... but isnt it always . I worked shop front in a lunch bar at the time (4 x 4 hr shifts a week) as well as part time office work from home. At the shop I just let them know I wouldnt be lifting anything heavier than a pie for a while! Im guessing the recovery would be a bit like getting over a CS... but Ive never had one of those so not too sure. The cut is longer, from hip to hip, but then it doesnt go right down to your uterus. But there is a the tightening up of muscle to remember. But yes most of the discomfort was over in two weeks, and I was off the pain killers by then. But still had to go gently for a few more weeks.

What sort of work do you do? Is it full on in a mental or physical way... or both...?

Was only on panadeine once i got home, but in hosp it was morph drip for a couple days. Day 1-3 after surgery was awful, i was in pain and felt really sick from anasthetic too. Had a bit of "what have i done" moment. Why would I put myself through this agony just for vanity sake. But its not just about vanity. Its about self esteem. And that shapes who you are as person. Anyways, once i was up straight and the drains were out i felt alot better in head and body. I havent regretted it since.

Wait times for the surgeon probably dont relate between my case and yours. My guy was a travelling specialist. I had to wait for him to be in town next.( about 6 weeks i think) But I had the first consult, then the surg on the next visit. Not sure how long it would take if you are seeing him in his usual place of work????? sorry...

questions are fine... anything you want to ask, go right ahead.