Well the operation went well, I went down just before 4, in recovery by half 5 and back in my room by 6. Had a nice ploughmans sandwich and coffee and was let go home about half 8. Didn't sleep great and am a bit sore this morning but it's much more comfortable than the hernia was

I can't do any heavy lifting for 4 weeks, can't drive for a week to 10 days but have to walk as much as I can. Bending is fine too as long as its comfortable and I don't strain so I will be able to feed the birds

just no cleaning out for a couple of weeks which is fine, I did give the birds enough food and water for today and tomorrow before I went in yesterday so I won't go in the loft until the weekend

I've got plenty to keep me occupied so won't get bored

All the best