[ButterflyJak]

Thanks for your replies. I've been to a top surgeon in London who's been highly recommended, unfortunately there aren't many that perform this procedure in the UK, most will only do fusion or injections. My local Dr will only offer physio as "I'm too young", really! I've had a written report from another hospital and my sports injury therapist is in agreement. So I'm not going in blind. I weighed up the pros and cons, decided that there's now point dragging it on, quicker I get it over and done with I can heel and stop suffering and having sleepless nights, and there's always the chance that the longer I leave it more other issues I could get. I not scared of surgery, been there many times before, just hate waiting once I've made up my mind! Totally trust my surgeon, he's been totally honest with me and knows his stuff. Not going to do the bank balance much good though.