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He is amazed himself at how he feels

Posted By Browneyes

"He is amazed himself at how he feels"

About: Royal Bournemouth General Hospital / Trauma and orthopaedics

(as the patient),

Hi, I'm writing this on behalf of my husband who recently had a full hip operation.

He was on Derwent ward and he was a bit apprehensive being an age of 82 (a young 82 I might add).

He knew what it was all about as I had mine done nearly four years ago and I was amazed myself with my quick recovery,but everyone is different. He has been home two weeks now, stitches removed and walking around indoors with one crutch. Obviously when we go out he uses both at the moment. He is amazed himself at how he feels and fortunately has not had to have high medication just paracetamol as instructed.

We have always had high regard for bournemouth hospital, staff going that extra mile to make you feel at ease and comfortable. The same goes for the surgeon and team in theatre. And as for the epidural you are given, for anyone that's concerned it's the best way to go with no after effects.

Hope this puts anyone's mind at rest if approaching to have hip operation

Thank you again Derwent staff

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Response from James Rowden, Patient Engagement and Clinical Liaison, The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 6 years ago
James Rowden
Patient Engagement and Clinical Liaison,
The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 17/10/2017 at 15:13
Published on Care Opinion at 15:14

Dear Browneyes

Thank you so much for your kind comments and feedback about your husbands recent full hip replacement.

I thank you also for thinking of putting anyone's mind at rest if approaching to have hip operation as it is always better to hear first-hand from someone with recent experience.

Your comments will be shared with those you have mentioned and I thank you again for sharing such a positive story.

Hope your young husbands recovery is swift and you will both be out and about.

Regards

Patient Engagement Team

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