I recently had to have a major operation at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh for cancer and just wanted to say how amazing all the staff were in the care and compassion especially as I was a distance from home.
After I got moved out of the HDU (staff were great in there too) I went to ward 56 where I stayed until I was discharged home. I had a few ups and down in my recovery but despite the challenges within the NHS at the current time, I was never made to feel like a nuisance for asking for anything and staff were all very kind and caring and even going out of their way to get me something that I could eat.
Special thanks to ward 56 staff: Barry, Charlie, Michael and Lorraine (nurse practitioner) who helped me through my operation and immediate post operative recovery. They helped make a difficult time that bit easier.
I would also like to thank Professor Mariappan and his team again for all they did as without their surgical skills and care I would not be here today. Also Diane the Specialist Nurse was always there offering her expert knowledge and putting mine and my family’s mind at ease.
I am now home and recovering well thanks to the team!
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