Oh wow congratulations! I have an appointment for my second referral next month after which Leeds GIC will refer me to the surgeon I choose. I didn't realise Mr Bellringer was working again, I know someone who had her surgery with him and she speaks highly of him.
I called Phil Thomas' team a few weeks back to discuss things and the lady I spoke to was really helpful, gave me lot's of stats and information.
I haven't heard much about Tina Rashid, she has been under the tutelage of Mr Thomas I believe, so she has less experience than the other two, but that's no reflection on her ability.
I think the length of time you'll have to wait will depend on a few different things, like if you have any other medical conditions that need to be dealt with first (smoking, obesity, high blood pressure etc) and how much, ahem, 'tissue' they have to work with.
Good luck and keep us up to date (if you don't mind
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