Jaco,

Thank you for your insights. I did not know that releasing the adductors could help. Dr Gilmore decided not to release mine, even though they felt strained then, and that feeling has returned now. That gives me hope. I must also admit to lapsing with the core strength exercises after 6 months.

I look forward to hearing whether your surgeon has any knowledge or experience of second surgeries. Surgery is not for everyone, but even the horror of the first time was worth it for me, a complete amateur with a dull desk job compared to all those real athletes on this board who make a living from sports and the outdoors.

I hope you find your own solution through the visit to the surgeon.