"The operation was brilliant"

I had to get a hip replacement because I was in terrible chronic pain for years. I waited for 2 years in NHS Lothian before they offered me a place at the national treatment centre Kirkaldy, 

I was extremely apprehensive as it wasn't at a large hospital and I was already nervous about the procedure. However after the initial consultation and x-rays, blood tests etc, I felt a lot better, it is a brand new building, the staff were great and my consultant Mr Rehman put me at ease. 

I was then given an appointment. However I got a phone call about a cancellation and was seen 3 weeks quicker. On the day I went through for 7 had a couple of hours of prep where everything was checked thoroughly and then on a Wednesday morning I was wheeled away for the operation.

I had a private room to convalescence and there was a plethora of nurses on hand to deal with things. From providing pain relief to making sure I could walk with an aid. My son was allowed in to visit and chat to me and then wheel me outside for some fresh air.

The operation was brilliant. I went in Wednesday morning and came out Thursday night. Mr Rehman and his staff are a credit. Before leaving all the changes to my medicine were written down on my discharge letter with dates marked. For instance when I would finish my blood thinners. The nurse then went over it all with my son who had come to take me home. 

My other hip needs replaced too and I feel so fortunate  am able to get it done in Kirkaldy again. They looked after me, get me informed , let me choose if I wanted local or general anaesthetic and listened to all my concerns as I was very nervous.

I'm now feeling much more relaxed about the second procedure and I can't thank them enough for all they did for me.

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