I finally consulted Mr Khazali after an exhausting, expensive and lengthy search to find out what was wrong with me. I had suspected endometriosis and problems with my pelvic nerves. To anyone reading this, I can thoroughly recommend Mr Khazali. In addition, an even more distinguished recommendation came from the surgeon who recommended him to me, Mr Christian Barnick. Although Mr Branick also carries out endometriosis surgery, his reason for referring me was Mr Khazali’s expertise in dealing with pelvic nerve issues. Mr Khazali’s approach to understanding my issues and coming to the ultimate diagnosis suited me perfectly. He allowed me initially to do much of the talking and examined me internally, which some other clinicians had omitted to do. He carefully and methodically explained what he believed the issues where and what my choice of treatments were. In addition, Mr Khazali took on board all the notes I had prepared and appeared to remember everything I had told him perfectly at the second consultation. I believe Mr Khazali has excelled in his area of medical health, not only due to his specialist knowledge of pelvic nerves, but also he clearly has a scientific mind and passion for getting to the root cause of problems, as well as planning the best solutions. In addition, to his scientific skills I believe Mr Khazali’s ability to listen is what sets him above the many other clinicians I consulted and leads him to the answers quickly. That resonated with me as I adopt a similar approach in my profession as a building surveyor. At university, before an assignment, we used to be given a model answer. I would like the Medical Community in the UK to know that, in my view, from a patient’s perspective Mr Khazali’s approach is a ‘Model Answer’. My operation is thought to have removed all the endometriosis with little chance of it reoccurring. My irritated and partially entrapped pudendal nerve was also treated, and the associated pain has noticeably decreased since. I am now in week 5 post op. I have no abdominal pain. Also, although I’m no longer taking progesterone there is no heavy bleeding. Thank goodness, as I found progesterone left me feeling fatigued and possibly contributed to weight gain. I also believe the endometriosis was contributing to my fatigue, so it’s a relief to hear it’s unlikely to come back. I have been out cycling today and am able to sit on the saddle without the pain. Pre the op I had to sit at my desk perched on one buttock and pre op. the three times I tried to cycle I had to do the same, to avoid aggravating the pain. I am still being careful though as my genitals are still a little tender. I’m currently taking a low dose of Pregabalin and Celecoxib, but my aim now is to stop this as soon as possible, hopefully in a weeks’ time and then, fingers crossed, I can enjoy a medication free period in my life. I’m 61 and my case was somewhat unusual as the endometriosis was discovered two years after a hysterectomy. I had been taking estrogen, in all its different forms, prior to the discovery of the endometriosis. This was because, a whole variety of medical professionals had told me taking estrogen would reduce the risk of UTI’s (bladder infections). I had two to three UTI’s a year, usually after sex. The estrogen, taken with progesterone, appeared to have very little effect on reducing the UTI’s. To make matters worse I was told by the hysterectomy surgeon I could take the estrogen after the hysterectomy without progesterone. I now believe the lack of progesterone to control the estrogen fueled the growth of the endometriosis. As a layperson my warning to other women is to be very cautious about taking estrogen without a blood test first to evaluate the levels of hormones in your body. Also, even after having the hysterectomy and subsequently having my cervix removed by Mr Khazali, he advised, that if ever I take estrogen again, I should also take progesterone again, in case of any remaining unidentified endometriosis. Despite being early days, in anticipation of continued pain relief, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Mr Khazali for his help. I would also like to say thank you to Ben Mondelli who gave me his time before the op and assisted with the operation. I would also like to thank Leandri, my support nurse who was very supportive and available to answer queries adding a female perspective. And thankyou also to the office team and their quick responses, vital for anyone suffering pain. Good luck to any other sufferers reading this.