That was a surprise!

Been having a problem with my right hip for about a year and have been taking anti inflammatory tablets to manage the problem.  Thought it was a tendon problem as it was really only a problem when I crouched down a lot or after playing golf.  Felt mostly OK throughout the 900kms of the Camino and had hoped that 5 weeks without golf and no crouching would help my hip recover.  However, it was not significantly better so I booked to see a consultant.  Result - hip replacement on 16 Nov 2012!!  Hope it OK for next autumn.