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I had 3 surgeries during my 7 week stay

Posted By Mellymoo

"I had 3 surgeries during my 7 week stay"

About: The Ulster Hospital / Fracture Trauma Team The Ulster Hospital / Physiotherapy The Ulster Hospital / Ward 4A (Orthopaedics)

(as the patient),

I was admitted to the Ulster Hospital Ward 4a in the early hours of one Saturday in Aug 2024 with a life changing injury to my lower left leg. I have to say that the care i received in ward 4a was exceptional. Despite the staff being under severe pressure nothing was ever too much trouble.

I had 3 surgeries during my 7 week stay. The staff made my stay in hospital  much more bearable, cheering me up when i was having a bad day! I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone in Ward 4a, including the consultants, doctors, and each and every one of the staff. Just would also like to mention Stacy, Amy, Kathryn, Donna, Jesse, Ronaldo, and not forgetting Alison for all the cups of much appreciated tea! 

I would also just like to thank the physios and OT for their ongoing care in hospital and  since i have got home. Chris for all his patience thus  far with my physio and being there for my ongoing journey with my Ilizarov frame! And to Heather from the fracture clinic whom nothing is too much trouble!

Everyone has been so kind and supportive.

Thank you everyone. 

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Response from Katharine Dane, Assistant Director of Surgery, Surgery - Operational Support, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust 2 weeks ago
Katharine Dane
Assistant Director of Surgery, Surgery - Operational Support,
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust

Submitted on 24/10/2024 at 18:49
Published on Care Opinion at 18:49

Dear Mellymoo,

thank you for taking the time to share your story. I know that your kind words will mean a great deal to the staff in 4A and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

I wish you well in your ongoing recovery.

Best wishes

Katharine

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Response from Principal Physiotherapist, AHP - Physiotherapy, South Eastern HSC Trust last week
South Eastern HSC Trust

Submitted on 25/10/2024 at 10:48
Published on Care Opinion at 11:10

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story, it is much appreciated.

Your kind words have been shared with Chris and the team.

We wish you all the best with your ongoing journey.

Take care

Response from Lynne Harbinson, Ward Sister, Surgery - Orthopaedic, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust last week
Lynne Harbinson
Ward Sister, Surgery - Orthopaedic,
South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust

Submitted on 27/10/2024 at 11:48
Published on Care Opinion at 20:23

Dear Mellymoo

Thankyou for taking the time to share your experience of the care you received on ward 4A. We continue to wish you well with your ongoing recovery, keep the positive spirit which you always displayed during the time on the ward.

Kind Regards

Lynne

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