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"Eye surgery and stay on Safari Ward"

About: Lincoln County Hospital / Paediatrics

(as the patient),

I arrived at safari ward and met a nurse called Andy. He was really funny and kind. He made me laugh lots while he was asking me questions and checking me. I waited from 12: 30 until 6pm for my surgery, it was a long time and I was very hungry! All the nurses there were really kind to me and my Mum, and one even gave me an Arsenal jigsaw! Because I was worried about the cannula, Andy got one to show me and explain, then I wasn't worried anymore. Andy even played Top Trumps with me while my mum went for a cup of tea and I destroyed him, sorry Andy!

I also had fun playing table football with mum in the toy room but wish I had found the Wii! !

At the start of the surgery they put the cannula in my hand while I was looking for Wally in the where's wally book. I then asked my mum a question but fell asleep before she could answer.

After surgery my eyes hurt and I couldn't open them but I think that's normal to happen. After I'd had some water and biscuits I got in a wheelchair and went home. Overall I think it was a good surgery and I wouldn't mind going back if I had to.

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Response from United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust 7 years ago
Submitted on 26/01/2017 at 13:18
Published on Care Opinion at 13:24


Dear LittleGunner123

Thank you very much for your lovely feedback about your stay on Safari Ward.

We hope that you have made a good recovery and are feeling much better. I will pass on your lovely story to the staff on the ward.

We really enjoy hearing from children about their hospital stay, so a big big thank you for using the Monkey Survey for us.

Best wishes

Carol

Carol Gannon, Acting Matron Paediatrics

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