I was admitted to Ward 46 in June for an ileostomy operation which was successful in itself. The staff on Ward 46 were friendly, compassionate, caring and sympathetic - I could not have wished for a better team. Over a period of 3 months the osteomy failed to settle sufficiently and I was readmitted twice. By this tme my bowels had recovered sufficiently to reverse the ileostomy. Thie surgeons involved in both operations were excellent and advised me about any options available.
After the second operation I was transferred to another ward for a few days before going home, but unfortunately they couldn’t live up to Ward 46 standards although they were very good.
As to food (institutional mass catering), I stated an intolerance to onions which was never catered for. Not was there a diet suited directly to ileostomy patients. This had to be supplemented by additional foods arranged by the excellent nutrition team.
Finally I cannot give enough praise to The entire stoma Nurse team for their friendly sympathetic care.
"Ward 46 and the colorectal team are the tops"
About: The Royal Victoria Infirmary The Royal Victoria Infirmary Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4LP
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