I don't think my surgery was elective. They even moved it up for me, to two days earlier than my nice wait-listed date, 'cause I'd had to hospitalize myself early due to the insane amounts of pain I was in. I was very lucky! I have to smile that sometimes horrible pain does have its benefits. Sorta. ;O But I don't remember anyone really asking me if I wanted the surgery; that would have been redundant!