I went in to POWH for surgery a few months ago and woke from the operation to learn Sydney had gone into lockdown. I spent over a week recovering in hospital without being able to have any visitors.
The care and attention I received from everyone in the hospital was fantastic. My surgical team, the nursing teams in HDU and Dickinson South (and the nursing students), the pain team, physio team, blood collectors, pharmacy, porters, food attendants, cleaners, admissions teams... everyone took the time to make me feel valued and cared for.
I felt they went above and beyond to help me with things that I couldn't ask from my family during that time. They kept me calm when I was confused and anxious, and assured me I'd be ok.
They encouraged me every step of the way, and thanks to the entire team, I made an exceptional recovery and left the hospital feeling fantastic. I am so grateful for, and impressed by, the professionalism and warmth of everyone who works there who looked after me.
"Major abdominal surgery"
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