Mr Babak Arvin 2018-07-18 Person 5 5 0

I had a prolapsed disc (L5) which was completely blocking the sciatic nerve. The pain was excruciating and by the time I met Mr Arvin I was at my lowest ebb. He was so reassuring and, once I’d decided to opt for the microdiscectomy, was completely confident it would be a straightforward procedure. There were several options and Mr Arvin discussed all of them with me. Although the microdiscectomy was the most invasive, I knew it was the best option particularly once the mri scan showed exactly how large the prolapsed disc was. Mr Arvin’s experience is evident by the way he talks; he trusts his team and has a self-assurance which was, in turn, reassuring for me. I had no fears when it came to the surgery itself. The before and after care was brilliant too. It has been 6 weeks since my surgery and everything is going well. I was able to walk unaided immediately after the operation and I stopped taking painkillers 3 weeks ago. I am walking 10,000 steps a day which is a miracle considering I could barely walk 5 steps before. Thank you, Mr Arvin. From the whole of my clan! Rachel O’Donnell