"5 night stay that will live long in my memory"

After A&E visit where initial diagnosis considered to be Kidney Stone/s was discounted, based on scan results, I was sent home with raised infection markers in blood and some painkillers and antibiotics to help me on my merry way. Some 2 days later, and with NHS 24 now on speed dial, I attended local out of hour appointment with GP at QMH Dunfermline. The ship steadied once again with new pain killers  and antibiotics, I was all set.......mmmm.

The trusty NHS 24 script awaited, and only 2 days later.

GP admitted me to Victoria, markers way higher and further investigation began. The Consultant/Registrar seemed to get to the hub of the matter much more quickly and following a scan the next day confirmed my Gall Bladder had Chucked It.

Roll on Theatre 7, a mad Anaesthetist, crack Surgeon and his team......before you know it, the diet promised since New Year is actually starting to work.

Back in Ward 53, the staff were unbelievably attentive and looked after me incredibly well.

In what at times appeared like a thankless task for all staff members (no political broadcasting here), I was humbled at the level of care and understanding they continued to provide, despite the madness. Don’t get me wrong, this wasn’t a field hospital.......it was in Fife, in March yet some of the elderly inpatients were restless and spoiling for a fight......or rumble at least. To their credit, the staff spent as much time counselling as hands-on healing the sick and wounded, their efforts individually and collectively as a team should be applauded.

Doubt there’s a Trip Advisor review that could ever adequately cater for my ‘5 Day’ experience, one I’ll never forget ...... but for all the right reasons.

Despite the lack of facilities, i.e. no pool or gymnasium, this was a stay that’ll live long in the memory.

My thanks to all the Nurses, Auxiliaries, Consultants, Registrars, Jnr Dr’s, Anaesthetists (mad or otherwise), Cooks, Cleaners and Bottle Washers.......you’re what makes the NHS what it is and continues to be. A little leg-up from the Scottish Government wouldn’t however go amiss.