My Dad had the same thing done a few years ago.
Except the guy doing it used glue instead of stitches, but didn't do it properly, and when we came to pick my Dad up from the hospital as soon as he got in the car he realised he was bleeding out (I mean gushing), and we had to take him straight back in. Not a fun thing to see when you're 10!
Speedy recovery mate and take it easy