"My ankle surgery in dahlia ward"

To all staff on Dahlia ward.

I just wanted to express my thanks and appreciation for the wonderful treatment and care you all showed to me following my recent ankle reconstruction surgery.

Before I came into hospital for the operation, I was very nervous and daunted by the fear of the unknown but you were all so kind and reassuring when I arrived which took away a lot of my apprehension.

You demonstrated your total commitment into caring for me when I was helpless in the days immediately following the operation.

I’d like to particularly thank three nurses who provided me with round the clock nursing care and to the Consultant and his surgical team for their expertise in the operating theatre and for their post-operative support. These were members of the team whom I saw on a daily basis and whom I became particularly close to during my stay in the hospital. However, I’d also like to thank all the other people, too numerous to mention, who all played such an important part in my treatment and recovery.

Thanks to you all, I’m now able to look forward to being able to live a normal life pain free, which without your help, this would not have been possible so you can imagine how grateful I am.

Thank you all once again for all your care and support.

Best regards,

Richard Pollock