"Laparoscopic surgery"

Recently admitted for day surgery to the surgical intervention unit, VHK. Extremely anxious due to previous day surgery experience.

Admitted by a nurse who advised me how the day would pan out.

The Consultant Anaesthetist came and discussed his plan for my anaesthetic and pain relief.

The Consultant Surgeon came a short while later, explained my surgery and all risks involved and I signed my consent form.

As I was first on the list it wasn’t long til a member of staff from theatre came and we walked along the corridor into the anaesthetic room.

In the anaesthetic room there was the anaesthetist, and another female member of staff. The charge nurse popped in to introduce herself and reassure me.

I was then cannulated with a member of staff squeezing my arm which in Fife is apparently standard practice. In all honesty I’d have preferred the use of a tourniquet. Maybe the patient should be given that choice?

Once cannulated my anaesthesia commenced stat through a drip, everyone stood back and let the anaesthetic take effect.

Surgical team would have then proceeded with my surgery, the next I knew I was in recovery being looked after by a recently qualified nurse who was so efficient. She ensured that analgesics and antiemetics were administered as required.

Transferred to surgical short stay for further recovery.

The nurse in short stay went out of her way to ensure I was kept comfortable and had everything I needed. Discharged around 4pm.

The next day there was a couple of questions I had to phone the ward about. I spoke with a student but was called back and advice given by a senior nurse. A Doctor also called that evening to ensure all was okay.

Thank you to all staff involved in my care, you were tremendous.