Oh S...! was my first reaction to your post - Dave - so sorry - I'd been wondering for past few days how your appt. would go - you were so prepared with your research and still the NHS let you down yet again. I know you probably don't have the energy to go through it but does the UK health system have a tribunal or review commission you can complain to about the negligent treatment you've received? Not something you probably want to consider right now so I won't go on. As an aside are you a cricket fan?