well i have just had some news.i saw the surgeon too weeks ago he agreed that surgery was right for me.then last week i had a phone call from the hospitol,asking me to attend a pre op assesment on the 9th dec.two days ago where i had some tests and met the anestatist....then today i get a phone call from the hospitol to say that the date for my surgery is 19th jan.i think i am still in shock,but relieved and happy