Frogga,
This isn't a good time to be in London. I know the feeling...after living in Asia for for 10 years, and Germany for 8, I know how scary these things can be. Can you take some pain meds before you go? We will all spread our arms around you and you mum, and no one will be able to hurt you without going thru us first. (the only bumpershoot I could find). Let us know how it goes.
Mary