Hello again everyone

[angilee]

Hi Everyone, Have not been on the forum in quite some time,thought I would drop in and say hello,and find out how everyone is getting on.........
Dont know if you remember,I was here asking for advice a few months ago,and some of you were really helpful and generous with your time.
I myself am still in the same situation,same pain,same confusing dillema,after a negative meeting with my OS.
I am now thinking of following the advice of some of you and finding a private specialist,but dont know how to start looking for one, I am in the UK if anyone can suggest anything.
I would like to know how you guys are getting on too>>>>>>>

Angilee

[oscarsmum]

Hi Angilee,

There are a few of us from the UK still posting on here, hopefully between us we can try and suggest something. I remember you posting, did you go ahead and have the Arthroscopy? What stage are you at now with your current OS and what are his recommendations? If you give us a few more details between us we can try and point you in the right direction.
Kate

[Rayray]

Hi Angilee,

Welcome back! Not sure where you are physically or geographically but The Cornwall Hip foundation has a good reputation:

http://web.me.com/nortonsincornwall/...tion/Home.html

They treat NHS and private patients at The Duchy.

Also Damian Griffin has a good reputation but NHS appointments were taking over twelve months and privately an initial consultation costs up to £2000:

http://www.damiangriffin.org/

Good luck

[TChen]

Hi Angilee,
I was lucky in that my first symtoms were in May 2008 but I didnt see a doc until Jan 09 and I had surgery in June 2009. My surgery has been fantastic. Recovery was slower than I thought but was told it would be. It has been 4 months now and I am back to fast walking and the odd sprint to the phone, still not in heels, and pain free unless I do something stupid to cause the tightness or ache.
I went private here in AustRalia. I had to fly from one end of Australia to the other (self funded) and pay a gap as private and NHS together didn't cover it all but it was worth every cent I spent. The surgeon here is one of the best.
I hope you find someone soon. Good luck. Tonya