Mr Giles Davies 2015-12-06 Person 5 5 0

I first met Mr Davies in Kingston Hospital when I was referred by my GP. After my mammogram and biopsy, he broke the news to me that I had breast cancer in my left breast . He was kind and gentle with me when I cried, allowing me time to adjust and ask questions. He explained why I needed a skin saving mastectomy, talked me through what to expect next, and arranged an appointment in a weeks time, when my husband could be included. Since then, I have been looked after by Mr Davies at the New Victoria, using Bupa. Since my first surgery in June for the skin saving mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy and immediate reconstruction with tissue expander, and more appointments for expansions, and more recently, my reconstruction and enhancement of my right breast, his care and expertise has been impressive. I always feel far more positive after seeing him, and know that I am receiving great care. I was recently buying my first pretty bra, after months of surgical bras and sports bras, and the Bra Fitting Lady couldn't quite believe how excellent my mastectomy was! It is taking a while for me to adjust to the new me, and I haven't found the courage to show my husband my new left breast, but my confidence is growing, and dressed, I look totally normal, with a good silhouette in a fitted top! Mr Davies can take all the credit! I have enjoyed Mr Davies gentle humour, his ability to explain investigations and procedures in normal language, and is ability to answer my sometimes repetitive questions. He has a excellent Breast Care Nurse, Denise, who I phone with my concerns. His Office Team are friendly and efficient. The New Victoria Hospital experience was good with excellent Nursing Care, and an excellent Anaesthetic Team. If I have one recommendation, it is for someone to invent a post operative adhesive strapping that doesn't hurt the skin as much as mine did!