I was diagnosed as requiring surgical hip replacement in early June 2011. I was placed on a waiting list that would put me into Nuffield Hospital Plymouth in August 2011, a wait of about 10 weeks. I offered to be called forward at short notice should a cancellation allow this.
Was very pleased to be told mid June that a place was available in July due to cancellation. Went rapidly through prelims and had successful surgery in early July. Post OP care was exemplary and I was discharged a few days later. Recovery at home was rapid and 6 weeks later attended for 1st review and physio assessment. From then I was placed on intensive physiotherapy regime that can only be described as world beating. This was at Nuffield Health Center Plymouth under the supervision of the brilliant Chris. 8 weeks after the op I was back at work on phased return, going to gym every day for physio.
By early October I was fully back at work and starting to get my life back in terms of activities which included cycling and kayaking. Two years on I am completely ok and can only say that, from Mr Stitson the consultant surgeon, to all the nurses, carers, physiotherapists at Nuffield, you are fantastic.
"Fantastic care and physio after Total Hip Replacement"
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