Well add my name to the list of Canadians that need hip surgery. I have been referred to Dr. Naudie in London and have just received a call for surgery date. July 2014. That is 11 months away and I can barely walk now. I have talked to the local MP about trying to get some assistance if I can find another surgeon that will be willing to take me on as a patient and have an earlier surgery date. I am in the process of looking to find another surgeon but after reading these posts it sounds like I might have a good surgeon already and the wait time will be about the same. I am feeling a little overwhelmed by the thought of doing nothing for another year. Any help from you forum posters on what I may also be able to try?