"Arthritis in left hip"

I was previously diagnosed with arthritis in both hips had resurfacing of right hip and a few years later reattended due to reoccurrence at this time consultant commented that both hips required replacement and asked which I wanted first as wouldn't do both together.

Having had right hip replaced and following discussion with surgeon around trying to keep hip for as long as possible I have continued to go on without having left hip replaced. Due to increased pain and limitations in movement I have reattended to have left hip replaced, referred for x-ray and to complete a questionnaire.

I have been informed I’m on around an 83 week waiting list just to see a consultant, currently around 25 weeks in. Despite having been told in excess of 7 years ago it was up to me which hip I had replaced first.

I live on my own so have no option but to keep going no matter how painful it gets affecting both legs and is also creating pain across bottom half of my back. Affects my sleep and mood, which impacts on my existing depression diagnosis and anxiety