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NHS Care during RHTHR

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anna141
anna141

I've just come home from hospital and am feeling battered and bruised with my brain a total mush, but I've now realised how wonderful the level of care we get when we go through our ops - from the consultant right through to the cheery cleaners washing around our beds every morning. I was just wondering how everybody else feels.

Annie

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  • ann19982
    ann19982 anna141

    Posted

    Hello Anna like you I had a first class service on the NHS. Ward sister phoned me at home after my first night at home to check all was well. I was under the top consultant and think this had much to do with my 5* treatment. He is held in great esteem by the hospital staff. Rumour has it even his implants know how to behave

    Hope your recovery goes according to plan

    Xx

  • pam031060
    pam031060 anna141

    Posted

    Morning Annie,

    welcome me back to the 'recovery' world.  Glad your op and care went well.  I also had s good experience and likewise thank my lucky stars that we have such a fantastic health service (even though it can be a bit frustrating at times).  Where else in the world would you get the level of care and expertise for free!

    Take it easy and get well at your pace in your own way.  I have physio coming round this morning to se me some more goals (again where else would you get that for free)!  Hoping to get out for a longer more challenging walk this afternoon and have tea on the table when the family come home later - I had my op on 30th April so feel I am doing ok.  Back to see consultant on Monday.  Have a good day.

  • mic71403
    mic71403 anna141

    Posted

    Hi Annie!

    Welcome to hippy landscape!

    Yes care with NHS is often unappreciated...mine was excellent too.

    My main worry is that each consultant or surgeon presently does his or her own thing...and as a result we hippies get different messages or strategem depending on where in UK we live.

    So ask questions and have a lovely recovery.

    Mic x

  • Guest
    Guest anna141

    Posted

    You are so spot on there. The care I received was perfect and couldn't have been bettered anywhere. My Consultant even came in on his day off to see me. I am glad and pleased to see someone else appreciating what they do.  
  • susan57233
    susan57233 anna141

    Posted

    Morning Anna, I actually work at the medical center here in New Jersey USA where I had my procedure. After my surgery I woke up in the most gorgeous private room and was shocked lol. It had a beautiful view of the Navesink River, panaromic view, the River was gorgeous all lit up at night. The staff I couldn't sing their praises enough. From the Nurses to the Dietary staff who brought food up, to the housekeepers everyone was fantastic. I'm very lucky to be working for this outstanding medical center. Going back to work on June 8th, back to the very Operating Room where I had my procedure and I plan on making the rounds to all the departments who were on hand tomake my recovery an awesome experience. Here's a pic of my Medical Center
  • sonia97062
    sonia97062 anna141

    Posted

    I too have lots of reasons to be grateful for the care received on different occasions by me and my husband. The NHS needs the resources to give outstanding care, and is slowly recovering from years of under funding.

    I cannot praise the medical team and nursing staff who carried out my op, and cared for me enough.

  • beachbum1957
    beachbum1957 anna141

    Posted

    I'm now 10 months and remembering back July 2014 I felt the same way you're feeling now.

    The level of care was there round the clock.

    The day I was scheduled to go home, hospital ordered my walker and ambulette to take me home. The surgeon ordered a personal nurse and physical therapist to come to my home for therapy.

    I can't complain. Up to now I'm feeling great and in hopes you will come through with your recovery. It takes time I call it baby steps. Whatever activity you pick don't over do it. God Bless.

  • jennifer2000
    jennifer2000 anna141

    Posted

    Hi Anna,

    what a great thing to post!

    Yes my care under the NHS was fantastic from the consultant to the cleaners, everyone was lovely. I had both my hips done in the same place, second one four months after the first.The ward Sister remembered me and actually came to pick me up from recovery!

    Cheers, Jennifer, UK

  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h anna141

    Posted

    Hi annie! Welcome to this wonderful group of hippies! I had my hip done in the Nuffield Woking but under the NHS! They were wonderful to me as I also suffer from anxiety! I hope that you have got a good support team in!?please don't over do things! Hope you will take a garden chair out when you can and relax! Regards Amanda
  • anna141
    anna141

    Posted

    Thank you for all your lovely replies! And advice. I'm determined to move forward slowly and not try to push myself like I usually do. I also have M.E. and I don't want to have to be dealing with that too!

    Onwards and upwards!

    Xx

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