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"Successful Athroplasty Procedure + hospitalisation"

About: Forth Valley Royal Hospital / Orthopaedics

(as the patient),

In October, I received a right index finger knuckle replacement procedure by Mr Putti,  Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon.  I consider the operation a huge success and here, I would like to express my sincere and grateful thanks to Mr Putti for his skill, his empathy, his dedication to excellence and to patient care.

Unfortunately, I had to have a period of about 3 weeks or so in Forth Valley Royal hospital and want to thank so many in Ward 31, doctors, nurses, consultants, assistants, cleaners, food and beverage staff, some who went the extra mile. I cant remember all the names of those who attended me but can recall Carole, Nicole, Michelle, Pamela (diabetic consultant)  Dr Eric and all Doctors on the ward and again Mr Putti. Thank you everyone.

My only negative comment would be this; as a patient with type 2 diabetes, much of the food is not conducive to trying to maintain a balanced glucose level. Too many carbs and sugar. If meals can be specially prepared for those with a cultural or religious requirement, then, with the rising tsunami of diabetic related problems, isn't it time, on the menu, to have more food choices which help heal and create health? That said, given the challenges of large scale  catering, the menu was diverse and varied

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Response from NHS Forth Valley 4 years ago
Submitted on 20/12/2019 at 13:03
Published on Care Opinion at 13:03


Dear Aloysious

Thank you for taking the time to get in touch. It is absolutely encouraging to get such positive feedback. We strive to give our best for the patient and it is such words of encouragement which keep us going in what can be a very stressful job.

Your comments about the food available for patients with type 2 diabetes has been shared with our Catering Manager who will look into the choices available.

I hope you are making a good recovery following your operation.

Kindest regards

Dr Putti

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Forth Valley Royal Hospital

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