"Ectopic Pregnancy -admitted to a&e"

On the 2nd August I was admitted to A&E via ambulance, suffering with a ruptured tube from an ectopic pregnancy. From accessing the 111 service, right up to my discharge from Royal Hallamshire (after my emergency treatment I was transferred to ward G2 ar Hallamshire) i recieved amazing treatment that ultimately saved my life. Initially ambulance technicians arrived, who requested a paramedic and a further ambulance/paramedics. After alotnof determination from those 5 paramedic staff I was eventually in an ambulance (having dealt with a tricky staircase on one kf the hottest days ever!). I was then admitted to A&E where I had emergency treatment. Although he profedure in itself was upsetting and scary I felt well informed and supported bh the amazing staff throughout. My only regret is that I never learned the names of anyone-from the nurses to the consultant who came across from a while different hospital to complete the surgery.

I had to spend the night in theatre recovery over the 2nd August, as I was not allowed to be moved until the morning. Despite the ward not being “set up” for long term patients in theatre recovery I never experienced this.

The staff af G2 were also amazing where I remained from the 3rd-4th August.

The only difficulty in my hospital stay was that despite suffering from an ectopic pregnancy (after a long battle with infertility), I was placed on a ward with 2 pregnant women. I understand this is unavoidable at times, and I felt that the nurses themselves found the situation difficult. This just feels insensitive at times, although I was able tk manage this-other patients may find this too upsetting?

Overall I was so grateful for every staff member I came into contact with, they literally saved my life and I was told in a&e that my case was potentially fatal. I was also generally treated with sensitivity and compassion during my stay which was really emotionally difficult. I only wish I could thann everyone personally.