"This waiting list is holding back my quality of life"

I had hip surgery last year, sadly this hadn't helped my situation and now I am waiting on a hip replacement.  I was sent the usual letter in February stating treatment within 12 weeks, which meant I would receive surgery before mid May.  Two weeks later I got the phone call advising me that waiting times were actually longer.  I have put my name forward for any cancellations etc.

Getting into the month of May I still hadn't heard from anybody on how much longer the wait would be.  Upon finally getting hold of someone after many phone calls I was advised that the wait is actually between 6 - 9 months.

I don't understand why I couldn't be advised of this sooner, I have put many plans on hold due to not knowing how much longer the wait would be.  I was told several times don't worry we can block you out for whatever holiday you want to take etc, I don't think the staff realise that actually your surgery is far more important to us as individuals, I am 44 and would like to have quality of life but at the moment life is on hold due to all the cut backs.

I as yet have still not received a date for surgery or even a pre op meeting.  My life is now on hold until I get that all important letter.  I don't think some of the staff understand what it's like patiently checking the mail daily in hope of getting the all important date.

The lack of communication is sad and frustrating.