Spotted...

I got put on a trial to test surgery versus leaving to heal. The selection process has to be random so, after being talked through both option, I was handed a sealed envelope with the result inside. Lights dim, drum rolls, I peel open the golden envelope and the winner is... non-operative.

not sure how I feel about it quite yet, can't help thinking surgery will make for a better fix but if it was that clear cut they wouldn't be running the study.

So what did you get offered?

Exactly the same. I'm not convinced it was totally random as the envelope had a number on it and wasn't sealed particularly well. Add to that the consultant had already said surgery wouldn't be an option for me due to my upcoming travels.

Back to the painkillers and tricked out sling it is then.