"Right knee full replacement"

The professional manner commenced with the ‘Pre-op Assessment’ how well this was organised including a DVD detailing exercises to carry prior to the operation.

Arrived on the due date, greeted at the Reception prior to a nurse taking me to the ward (L2)

Asked to get ready with the gown

The nurses were constantly checking my welfare

The Consultant arrived to discuss the operation and to check if I had any questions, this meeting was followed by the Aneathatist to explain the epidural

Just waiting for my slot

Taken down to the anti room to receive the epidural all straight forward and put at ease b.y the staff

Prepped and ready to go into theatre

Next woke up in the Recovery Room. All done and sorted ready to be returned to the Ward

Welcome coffee and biscuits

The food was superb

Nurses monitoring blood pressure and oxygen levels during the night

Thursday morning 6.00 early morning wash

7.00 down to X-ray

Returned to the Ward

7.45 Consultant confirmed they had looked at the X-ray and all OK

Awainting physio after a good breakfast

Carried out the required exercises under the supervision of the Physio

Met all the requirements, ready to be discharged (2 days)

Unbelievable the difference the operation has made to my life (no pain)

Carrying out the recommended exercises at home, painful but must persevere to ensure full rotation of the knee

6 weeks and just returned to Physio

Pleased to confirm all OK

All I can say this was a brilliant experience and the professionalism shown by all members of the ‘Team’ at Balborough is an example of the NHS at its best

Many thanks????????