I saw the Consultant at the hospital in August 2016.
I was given plenty of time to ask questions and enough information about my spinal damage to make a decision whether to go ahead with an operation.
I was told about the procedure to rectify it and what to expect with post operative recovery.
I was offered 2 dates for the operation at this initial consultation.
I was extremely surprised that I only had to wait 3 weeks.
That allowed me to plan ahead for post operative care, without waiting for months in limbo and worrying about outcomes.
Brilliant.
The hospital worked extremely efficiently and there was a clearly explained timeline of events.
After the operation the Consultant gave feedback.
The procedure was to remove a cervical disc.
The Consultant in fact removed two, as once I was examined under anaesthetic, it was clear a second one was damaged.
I had two follow up appointments and discharged.
To date I have not had any nerve pain which was the outcome I was hoping for.
I would certainly recommend the Hospital, Consultant. and staff.
"Excellent service for cervical disc removal and..."
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