"I have nothing but praise and admiration"

I was admitted into hospital on  5 days with Chronic high pressure retention. It was explained to me very clearly by my consultant Mr Misra. He went into great detail telling me the problems caused by the condition. He then went on to tell me about various treatment's.

The TURP procedure was what he recommended and placed me on the waiting list. From then on I had long term catheter fitted which worked well for some time, then I had three come out as a result of the balloon bursting.

After my CISC Urodynamics test it was suggested I try self catheterization. Which I got on well with right up until my Operation. I was admitted into the North Devon District Hospital. After only 10 minutes I was taken for my preoperative preparation, during which I was made to feel so relaxed by the caring way in which all the Medical Team treated me.

I was aware of something going on around me, but that's all. Back in recovery and onto the Lundy Ward I have nothing but praise and admiration for every member of staff that dealt with me for nearly three days.

If they were under pressure, which they undoubtedly were, they never showed it. I find very difficult to believe these people can work twelve and a half hours and stay fully focused in a very challenging environment.

It seems a recipe for mistakes to be made. When something does go wrong they are the first to take the blame! I can't imagine how little time they have for their private lives, if you take in the travel time to and fro work, its at least 14 to 15 hours a day. That's my observation but done! So a very big thank you to you all at our lovely NDD Hospital.