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Undoubtedly saved my life

Posted By George the sloth

"Undoubtedly saved my life"

About: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / General Surgery

(as the patient),

I really just want to say the biggest thank you in the world to my surgeon/consultant Mr Couper. Mr Couper operated on me end of July

I had a Oesophageetomu this undoubtedly saved my life and me and my gf can now look forward to a better future even though I have to have more chemotherapy

I am blessed to be classed as cancer free ,words really cannot express our gratitude enough 

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Response from Mariska Vernon-Stroud, Patient Experience Team Lead, Patient Experience Team, NHS Lothian last month
Mariska Vernon-Stroud
Patient Experience Team Lead, Patient Experience Team,
NHS Lothian

I gather feedback from patients to recognise good practise and supporting improving services in NHS Lothian.

Submitted on 11/09/2025 at 08:25
Published on Care Opinion at 08:25

Dear George the sloth,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story and gratitude. It is so encouraging to hear how beneficial the Oesophageetomu operation was, and I am delighted to hear how much of a difference it has made.

I have shared your story with the team and Mr Couper, he was so touched by your feedback.

I wish you all the best in your ongoing recovery,

Best wishes,

Mariska.

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Update posted by George the sloth (the patient)

I would just like to add I have now got a pedigree cocker spaniel to assist in my recovery and I have named him Couper.

Response from Kim Newton, Clinical Nurse Manager, General Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 2 weeks ago
Kim Newton
Clinical Nurse Manager, General Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 03/10/2025 at 10:43
Published on Care Opinion at 10:44

I am pleased to hear your recent surgery has had such a positive impact on your life, and it is fantastic to hear you have a new furry friend to aid your recovery at home, I will make sure Mr Couper knows you have named your cocker spaniel after him.

best wishes

Kim Newton

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Update posted by George the sloth (the patient)

Hi if needed I am quite willing to make this 1 of those feel good stories that can get shared if needed I can meet up with someone to do this as you see so much negativity sometimes

Kind regards

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