"Total hip replacement 2017"

As an ex-nhs worker I have to say that the NHS is in much better shape than when I was employed from 1967 to 1987. Having elected for total hip replacement I was admitted to Cedar Ward male section on Tuesday 24th October 2017. I was first on the list for the surgeon, a relatively new surgeon at UHCW. A lively pre op theatre team soon relaxed me, anaesthetic administered I drifted off into sublime unconsciousness. On returning to Cedar Ward my blood pressure was a little low, something I had experienced before, and easily corrected with a drip or two. As I expected on day 1 I was helped out of bed and I was amazed at the lack of pain. The food was competent and enough.

Day 2 Wednesday.

More out of bed action with the help of the able physiotherapiy team. Pain absolutely minimal even though I was on minimal morphine.

Day 3 Thursday.

Oh joy of joys, today I could have a shower! Ward staff are superb,very caring and humorous. More physio and adequate time for visitors.

Day 4 Friday

Set for discharge today following training on climbing up and down stairs and drug supplies.

Now 13 days later I can walk 3 miles using only one crutch, pain is non existent.

I have to thank all the ward staff on Cedar Ward as well as the operating theatre team, not forgetting the brilliant surgeon.

I'm looking forward to having the other hip done.

Thank you all.