Thanks everyone and yes I was totally floored. I had been in the Admissions lounge since 7.30, and had meetings with the surgeon, dietician, anaesthetist, nurse - everyone! I was just about to change into my gown when I was told.
Apparently they had about 6 theatre staff not turn up for work, then with A&E cases plus cancer patients that were also scheduled, routine cases were last priority. I was offered a SANDWICH which I declined ( ended up with a corned beef salad) I'm not ruining the work of my LSD with some manky piece of bread though I was a bit hungry after not eating for nearly 24 hours. At least they ordered me a taxi on their account.
I've been given a provisional date weeks away, but may get called in if there are any cancellations.
My biggest problem in all this is that my husband had already booked time off around my initial date, then went back to his manager when they brought the surgery forward to adjust it. Now he'll have to go back to them again for yet another adjustment.
I'm over the disappointment, just annoyed at the inconvenience... and the 'joy' of continuing my LSD