Many thanks to you all once again. I'm reassured and looking forward to having the op done and getting on the road to recovery (and back on the road literally!)
Marshalben, so good to hear that you have made such a fantastic return to virtually full fitness. My consultant (NHS) has advised me to pay for plenty of private physio, which seems to confirm your advice.
Edwin, thanks for the advice on getting in and out, I already have a 14" Motolita, so that part shouldn't be too hard.
