>>>Actually, still on a medical note, my daughter was admitted to hospital yesterday with appendicitis. The operation is planned for this morning so she may still be home for Xmas day.....
>>>Update: Whilst typing I've just heard that she's now in theatre.....
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>Hope it all went well and that the ongoing advancements in endoscopic surgery allow her home tomorrow.

It's so advanced they can remove tonsils rectally.