I had a VBAC 2.5yrs ago. AMAZING experience (after my first being an emergency CS at 27 weeks). I didn't want one, I wanted a CS, as that is what I knew. SO glad my consultant pushed me to go for natural delivery.
I was monitored, but allowed to be mobile for most of the time. It was very quick, and having him delivered on to me, rather than whisked straight away was awesome. Will never forget that feeling.
I didn't need any stitches (despite him being born quickly, and being a big boy, at 9lb 9oz)
I recommend a VBAC to anyone over a CS. He was born at 9.04am, and we were home around 6 hours later.