It is now down to choice.

I have two names, that I am trying to decide to go with.

I have selected them on their reactions to my email.  the ones, who just sectaries responded to, I have dismissed, ones that seemed this will easy, I have dismissed.

I have not looked at the surgeon statistics as a wise friend pointed out to me that, all of these top surgeons will have higher revision rates as they do lots of no standard replacements.  I have checked out their private practice, publications and general googling for stories, blogs etc.

First is Mr Briggs.

He is located at the Royal National Orthopaedic hospital.  His response indicates he may not have looked at the x-ray but I have emailed for clarification.  The hospital has very strict referral guidelines and I  have had three names, who practice there.  Mr Briggs has said that I can go to RNOH as I am a complex case.
At the moment, even without the slight confusion if I have had a replacement, I am leaning towards RNOH, because there are a lot of talented people there.

Second is Mr Bridle.

His response was the first and swift.  I am a gut person, and my gut liked his response. Measured and careful, without arrogance that comes through some times.  He is also adverse to resurfacing.  St Georges have a very good reputation and both Surgeons I contacted there were happy to see me and come up in top ten surgeon article from a few years back.

Both operate out of hospitals that could be difficult to get to but RNOH have a central London spot too.

So, who will I choose?  I will have to go to my GP at the end of the week armed with a name.  I really don't know.

The first bite

Today has been interesting.  I really did not expect an answer straight away from my email.
I had two this morning, that is 50%.

The first response was from a private clinic, headed by the women who replaced the Queen Mother's hip. Unfortunately, their recommendation was for a fellow at Stanmore, a hospital I would struggle to get an appointment with.  I have contacted them directly, and I will attempt to contact the suggestion just on the off chance.

The most positive response comes from Mr Simon Bridle, listed in the Daily Fails top hip surgeons. He also has a great website and does not advocate resurfacing.

His response is as follows:

I would be very happy to see you

Surgeons have done a good job and both hip joints are in right place, so joint replacement will be relatively straightforward

If you would like appointment I'm sure Diana can arrange it

Simon

I am very, very pleased with this response, it means Mr Dickens did do a good job, just as we thought, it is really nice to discover this.  I am also pleased he did not turn around and say no straight away.
I have a few more leads to chase and then I will be looking at failure rates of each of the surgeons.  Such a boring thing but needful.