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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Where I work the band is often placed on the pile whilst the patient is sedated, so there isn't always a need for general anaesthetic.
A spinal anaesthetic is usually given if a patient may be at risk from a GA, due to excessive weight, breathing problems etc. A spinal anaesthetic means that you would not be a Day Case patient, as a spinal takes roughly 4 hours to wear off and your blood pressure requires monitoring to a slightly greater degree than usual.
Try not to be embarrassed, your GP will have seen them hundreds of times, likewise the surgeon if you are referred to one. It's a very simple, short straightforward procedure so try not to worry.