Another hurdle jumped.

Today was the trip to the GP.

There was a lot of discussion about my two choices, but in the end it came down to the facts that Simon Bridle specialises in hip replacements, he publishes papers on them and he has worked in Australia.  Having lived in Australia, he will be aware of our odd ways.

The GP was uneventful, I presented my x-rays, told him I wanted a referral and explained how down hill the hip has gone.  He was accommodating and requested an x-ray at my local hospital. When he mentioned he knew a hip man, but I quickly requested Mr Bridle.  At that point I expected at least a Why. And that did not happen.  All in all this has been easy.

I am very thankful for the NHS but honestly, am waiting for the other shoe to drop.  I expect the wait to see Mr Bridle will be that.