I was recently admitted with suspected Appendicitis. I was absolutely terrified, with a heart rate of 142, and was prepared for surgery. But I was one of the lucky ones who responded to antibiotics that I didn't need the operation. I felt sick with with worry about needing an operation and having potentially no choice but I had the most supportive team around me.
I was absolutely terrified but I trust Inverclyde Hospital because I have found a favourite nurse who works at that magical hospital and I thought of her everyday and how proud she will be of me that kept me calm and kept me fighting.
Julie at ENT Outpatients deserves the biggest medal. l have spent 25 years with a phobia of anything medical that has controlled my whole life every day but Julie took my pre-op bloods for an op on my ear and since then I have been a totally changed person for the better and it is all thanks to Julie.
From the A&E staff, to the porters, the nurses, the nightshift nurses and all the Drs. Dr Bolln and Matthew, thank you so so much from the bottom of my heart for everything, I am so grateful. Matthew is such a calming, caring Dr and kept me calm in hospital. It was my first admission and it was such a positive experience that if I do need appendix out I will be okay about it. I have developed the trust with the drs.
To the nightshift nurse, Suzanne, who spent time sitting with me in the night when I was sobbing in agony, thank you so much for your kind words and care that made all the difference to my recovery.
Ward H North is truly a magical ward and it was a pleasure. The NHS makes my heart so full and I am no longer terrified of the NHS. I have so much to be grateful for.
Shout-out to Julie, who I met at all my ENT outpatients appointments. I would have struggled and been terrified if I hadn't met you and developed that friendship. Sometimes a cuddle is everything you need🥰
My phobia is all gone and I can tackle anything medical.
"I have so much to be grateful for"
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