On entering the ward pre surgery you were made to feel at ease and every person whom you met introduced themselves and explained why they were there. The surgeons involved took time to explain exactly what was going to happen and made you feel at ease right up to the entry to theatre. Post operative care in ITU was second to none and both doctors and nurses helped during the recovery process. Back on the ward post op the nursing staff were second to none and didd all in their power to make you comfortable and aided recovery. Wards vistits by the Team (of surgeons) were most welcome and acceptance by them as a member of their team was most unexpected. My stay after major surgery was far shorter than expected by myself due to attention paid by the Doctors and Nursing staff to my care.
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