THIS STORY IS A FOLLOW UP TO A PREVIOUS STORY.
READ PREVIOUS STORY HERE.
I wrote my previous story while I was in a state of distress and in circumstances where I was confused about what was going on. Notwithstanding that what I wrote contained certain inaccuracies, especially relating to my surgeon, I appreciated the surgeon contacting me about my experience and I appreciated his explaining to me what was going on in terms of surgery time and waiting for a theatre. I was told the surgeon was operating while I waited and that was not so, the surgeon too was waiting. I also now understand, after having read numerous papers on the procedure I underwent, why I was waiting and that time was not as crucial as I understood it to be at the time I wrote my previous story. I have also undergone another surgery - where every second was critical and my experience was very different. In that case, I was prioritised and I was operated on promptly.
I have now been operated on 3 times at the Sydney Eye Hospital for a detached retina and complications. The medical treatment I have received and the care and skill of my surgeon have been incredible - I say this now without the weight of anxiety.
My experience is now completely different to what I wrote about. After that second operation, I developed complications and lost sight again. I had read about that and I did not think I had much chance of regaining sight. My surgeon saw me and in a few hours I was being operated on. The surgeon expressed confidence in remedying the complication. The complication was remedied. My vision is not great but it is functional and I am hopeful of further improvement. Further, the surgeon's level of care has been exceptional. I feel somewhat embarrassed about some of the comments I previously made. Although I do feel there is a lot of room to improve the patient experience during the wait for surgery.
I should also say that the nursing staff in the recovery wards has also been fantastic.
"I can see clearly now (well shortly - fingers crossed)"
About: Sydney / Sydney Eye Hospital Sydney / Sydney Eye Hospital Sydney 2000
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