[Gpdd] HEALTH Neutering advice

[Susan Eastin]

I just wanted to get some feedback before
The Big Day. LW has an appointment on Fri
morning for 'alterations'. The vet seems
very caring and knowledgeable, and said I
could drop him off that morning, then pick
him up that evening. The receptionist had
mentioned the 'no food' thing, but I told
her that gp's are different, which she
immediately understood.
I've read all the posts on this in the past,
but now that it's our turn, I need some
re-advice.(?) Even assuming that it's 'the
thing to do'. Suddenly LW has taken to being
aggressive, esp. with CP, to the point of an
occasional nip. Sometimes CP will square off
with him, but usually runs to avoid the 
confrontation.  I had hoped to avoid this,
in case we decided to have one litter from LW,
but we would also have to get another sow.
The main thing is for them to get along, but
I read something in a magazine article the 
other day that indicated it was a myth that
neutering would mellow them out if they are
aggressive.  If he's still going to chase and
nip and act crazy, I don't know if I want to
get the surgery yet.
Then, if we do, what special treatment should
we expect necessary in the first couple of days
after? What danger signs to avoid, etc.
Not much time here, granted, but I can always
cancel at the last minute.
Any suggestions?
Susi and the OP's

Susi & the Okie Piggies
Snowy, CocoPuff and Lil' Whistle