Have baby now or surgery now??

[Guest guest]

I have just been told by my GP that I have advanced hip

degeneration - somewhat a surprise after only 1 month of hip pain

(15 years of back pain though- I guess it was referred!!) He has

suggested resurfacing and has said it's up to me when I get it done.

I am 37 and not in enormous pain but the discomfort is there all the

time. It occasionally wakes me at night and I have a 3 year old

child and it can be tough coping with her needs.

My husband and I were planning on having a 2nd baby this year. We

are trying to decide should go for the baby and have to cope without

pain killers and surgery for some months, or should I get the

surgery done and then try for a baby later.

Has anyone else had to make this kind of decision? Would

labour/pregnancy be problematic after resurfacing ? I know that my

reduced range of movement in my hip currently might make standard

labour difficult!

Also, my GP has offered to refer me to McMinn in Birmingham,

UK , however, there are surgeons closer who offer the operation.

Should I travel or can anyone recommend someone good near Bagshot in

Surrey.

thanks