"Ankle procedure and treatment"

I was in an accident, although my treatment has been sufficient and above and beyond from the nursing staff there, was back-to-back fasting for multiple surgeries that I needed at ICU medical staff and I kept being postponed.

I was in complete and utter pain and agony and I had been for hours. I had not been prioritised even thought I was flown here for treatment via emergency services. I was here for acute reasons. I was exhausted and hungry and I felt your medical staff had no empathy or understanding.

I was admitted for a procedure on my ankle. That ankle I was booked in for 8 times. My procedure had been knocked back 8+ times. I wouldn’t find out until the end of the day when there was nothing left to eat. This constant postponing happened 6-8+ consecutive days back-to-back to which the dietitian team escalated up their concerns about my lack of nutrition from constant fasting. As a result of the constant delays and my malnutrition declining I needed a nasogastric and peg feeder to aid in getting me the nourishment I needed. I had never felt so let down by surgical staff before in my life.I’ve had to cancel other important priorities and I understand to an extent, however I was airlifted to RPH.

As understandingly sad that is for me and I feel depressed, I was also told I was going to be getting a block in my leg for my procedure and after my procedure to manage my pain relief and long-term goals recovery. Based on my experience, your staff don’t communicate well, at all, they have some poor bedside manners but mostly everyone else was ok.