oH jAN, WHAT A DREADFUL SITUATION. cAN THE modDO ANYTHING TO HELP?? (sorry cap lock on and am typing with one hand). I certainly wouldn't expect anyone to have an op unless it had been explained in full. Surely there is some high-up in the Army who can come to his assistance? Have you or your husband spoken to anyone? Iain obviously isn't well enough to deal with this problem at the moment. I think you could do with some legal advice as soon as you can get it. Perhaps there is a way of getting it done privately and claiming back the cost?
Am thinking of you all and hope that tomorrow brings a solution and an operation!! big hugs Janet