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"Waiting for surgery"

About: Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford) / Trauma and orthopaedics

(as the patient),

I am in my 70s and am waiting for hip surgery am in a great deal of pain. My dear wife passed away just over a year ago so am coping alone, have good family who do their best, also a good friend who takes me to church every week. 

My hip is very painful, I have had all my pre-op, also an iron infusion, all I need is a date for my surgery. I have telephoned the surgeon's secretary several times and told they were out of office and would call back but never does call back.

Was told in the beginning the waiting was 18 weeks and gradually going up to 30/40 weeks, was put on list in April 2024 and am still waiting. 

Please make it soon, thank you. 

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Response from Danielle Cox, Sister (Eastern Services), PEOC OPD (Eastern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 3 months ago
Danielle Cox
Sister (Eastern Services), PEOC OPD (Eastern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 06/02/2025 at 15:17
Published on Care Opinion at 15:55


Dear falconpt69

I have spoken with the hip team and they have suggested you call them on 01392 408400 or 01392 408401 and they should be able to help you.

Best wishes.

Danielle

Sister PEOC Outpatients

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Update posted by falconpt69 (the patient)

Good evening I would like to thank you for the information you provided I think things maybe moving now they have said trying to find me a appointment and will get back to me in the next 1/2 days which will be good

My eldest son in London going to come to help me also my youngest son is a nurse in Australia hopes to come at some time

once again thank you so much

Response from Danielle Cox, Sister (Eastern Services), PEOC OPD (Eastern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 3 months ago
Danielle Cox
Sister (Eastern Services), PEOC OPD (Eastern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 07/02/2025 at 11:58
Published on Care Opinion at 13:00


No problem. I'm glad we could help.

Danielle

Sister

PEOC OPD

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