"I had to undergo a "Bronchoscopy""

I was greeted by the very friendly staff at the Endoscopy Department at the  Belfast City Hospital and I was introduced to a nurse who was going to check my details and  explain the procedure I was going to have. I must admit I was a bit nervous, but the nurse with her both friendly and professional approach made me feel at ease, she explained everything thoroughly, inviting me to ask questions on anything I wasn't sure about.

After a short wait, a doctor introduced herself to me explaining she would be involved in the procedure and then I was led into to room where the procedure was to take place. I was pleasantly surprised to discover Dr Bradley was also there. Dr Bradley has been looking after me since I was referred to her following a discovery during a recent Virtual Colonoscopy.  I would like to add that I have  had the privilege of working at the City Hospital for approx' 22 years  and I was always impressed by the professionalism of the medical staff, in fact of all staff. As an ex porter, I have brought many patients to and from surgery and on the way to theatres have  always tried to reassure them that they were in the best of hands as they were obviously nervous. Thinking back, I can now understand how they must have felt, because it's different when it's you on the receiving end.

However, I needed have worried at all, the whole team were outstanding throughout the whole  procedure, providing both  reassurance and comfort. They made sure I was as comfortable the whole way through the procedure. After the procedure, I was brought to the recovery area and again the staff made sure I was comfortable. After a while  one of the staff spoke with me again explaining that I would cough up some blood but this was normal and also advising me not to drive. I was then discharged into the care of my daughter who drove me home.