oh Kirsty, I am sorry.
I had my operation on my own. Kind of preferred to me on my own with it really. However have to say I was pleased to have the op late afternoon which meant, with the lovely pain killer they gave me, I slept like a log. I listened to radio 4 dramas (keeping my eyes open was difficult, was so sleepy) but having the radio on distracted me of where I was and helped me doze off. Also one tends to get the most care on the first day, so you won't be alone.
hope you will have the same experience and when you wake up, your husband will be there.
wish you all the best, x