"Ssu and theatre"

I was admitted to ssu for further hip surgery. As usual, I found the process was efficient from front reception through to ssu admission despite the extra covid checks required.

Admission was quick and efficient and my nurse and student nurse (whose names I can’t remember I apologise) were friendly and professional. Lots of warm blankets while I waited 😉. I felt the coordinator Sue was fantastic. Got things sorted, was so friendly and everything was done with a smile on her face including escorting me to theatre.

Theatre staff as usual were fantastic. From holding bay, all ortho theatre staff (12 I think) and recovery staff who I dealt with, I was very well looked after. A huge thanks to my anaesthetist Dr Brian who, after 6 hip surgeries, this was the first with minimal post op nausea 🙌🏻.

I returned to ssu early evening. I was looked after by Rochelle both on return and the following morning before discharge and overnight by Jade. Both were fantastic. Friendly, caring, nothing was a bother and made my stay as comfortable as a hospital stay could be. Physio came around the following morning and got me up with crutches so I could be on my way- thank you George. My discharge paperwork was completed quickly and once my meds were back from pharmacy I was on my way home.

Thanks again to everyone involved in my care. In these ever-changing weird covid times, you guys are amazing. Keep up the great work.