i was diagnosed with this condition in april last year and was due for the operation last september . unfortunately i developed heart problems and had to cancel , but i am reactivating the process on friday . a young lady i know , 36 years old had it and had the operation , took about 3 months to settle down and she now runs her own cleaning company and is fit as a fiddle . get onto it as soon as possible , hassle your doctor as the delay has left me in severe pain and affects my mobility badly , good luck , dave