They had to re-jig the list as someone had to have a general rather than local anaesthetic after all so they had to be slotted in earlier.
Once we knew Bb wouldn't be going in till about 3 or after, I went off to have a wander round Shirley (not a place you'd choose to wander round but it's close!). I got back soon after 4 and he was sitting on the recovery seat, had had his round of toast and was on his second coffee
The pharmacy had huge queues though (the porter goes to collect each prescription) so we were all waiting ages. They're really nice and the lovely nurse went and made me a cup of tea
In the end they sent us home with some of their emergency stock of drops, we got home about 20 minutes ago. The surgeon came out to see Bb and said it went smoothly which is a relief, as it's not a standard cataract op. There was also a delay as he decided it would be better to make that eye 'moderately short-sighted' rather than as good as it could be, as it will balance the other eye better
He's feeling fine but knackered, and of course can hardly see as he can't put his glasses on - can take the shield thingy off in the morning
