I have suffered with Stigmoid Volvulus (Twisted Bowel) for a long time, in fact after surgery I was told it was probably something I was born with. I have been in A&E a few times to get my bowel untwisted and I was in constant pain.
On a Friday mid Nov 2023 while at work I took very sore and I knew my bowel had probably twisted again so I took myself over to A&E. As it was the weekend I thought Endoscopy would be closed and I was afraid I wouldn't get the procedure to untwist.
In A&E it was decided that i would be admitted to ward 31 to undergo emergency surgery. To say I was in shock and terrified is an understatement.
Debbie the Stoma nurse same to see me and I cant tell you how much she helped to reassure me. She was there every step of the way and after Surgery I couldn't even bear to look at stoma our touch. She helped me to come to terms with it.
In the days after surgery to say I was in a bad place is an understatement. Her kindness and reassurance was invaluable. Surgery was definitely life changing but not life ending. I can't thank Debbie enough, the Stoma nurses are an invaluable part of recovery. They work above and beyond and when you are vulnerable it means the world.
I am now back at work and living a full and pain free life.
I will always be eternally grateful for their support and care.
"Eternally grateful for their support and care"
About: Altnagelvin Area Hospital / Emergency department Altnagelvin Area Hospital Emergency department Londonderry BT47 6SB General Surgery / Ward 31 General Surgery Ward 31 Londonderry BT47 6SB Older People’s Services / Stoma Nurses Older People’s Services Stoma Nurses Londonderry BT47 6WH
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