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My life has been transformed

Posted By Dotty B

"My life has been transformed"

About: Victoria Hospital / Occupational Therapy Victoria Hospital / Trauma & orthopaedics

(as a service user),

After many years of growing discomfort, I became severely debilitated by my left hip. After an initial consultation with Mr Dunstan, I joined the waiting list for treatment at the Victoria Hospital.

The care I received from the team at the ward was outstanding. They explained the procedure and set my mind at ease, pre-operation. In the meantime, the occupational health team ensured I had all the necessary equipment at home to aid my recuperation.

Now, three days post-operation I can already say my life has been transformed. I can stand up straight, both legs are the same length, and my mobility is improving every day. I’m looking forward to getting my life back on track.

One thing I would have liked is a video of the operation.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who cared for me, and want to express my gratitude to the teams involved in every aspect of my treatment.

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Response from Elaine Murray, Therapies Service Manager, Acute Services Division, NHS Fife 14 months ago
Elaine Murray
Therapies Service Manager, Acute Services Division,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 27/02/2023 at 11:04
Published on Care Opinion at 11:35

Dear Dotty B

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience of surgery here at the VHK. As the Occupational Therapy Manager I am delighted our team were able to provide you with the right equipment at the right time to aid your recovery. I will share your feedback with the team. Keep up the good work!

For more information to continue your rehabilitation please go to the NHS Fife internet page

https://www.nhsfife.org/services/all-services/trauma-and-orthopaedics-service/patient-information/

Elaine Murray

Occupational Therapy Manager

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Response from Tanya McTaggart, Charge Nurse, National Treatment Centre (orthopaedics), NHS Fife 14 months ago
Tanya McTaggart
Charge Nurse, National Treatment Centre (orthopaedics),
NHS Fife

Submitted on 27/02/2023 at 14:26
Published on Care Opinion at 14:46

Dear Dotty B

I am glad to hear you are recovering well from your surgery and I hope you continue to thrive with your post operative healing. I will pass this on to the ward team and Thank you for your feedback it is greatly appreciated by our staff. We aim to ensure our patients are as at ease as possible throughout their journey on the ward.

I will certainly bring the idea of the video forward with the rest of the orthopaedic team.

I wish you all the best in your future and thank you once again for sharing your feeedback.

Kind Regards

Tanya McTaggart

Charge Nurse

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