Mr Henry R. Budd FRCS(Orth) 2023-06-01 Person 5 5 0

I first met Mr Budd in 2019 when he performed emergency surgery on my L5/S1 following a loss of sensation to my right upper leg, including my bladder. The surgery was successful, however after suffering from sciatica and lower back pain for over 10 years due to my career in nursing, the pain in my lower back returned 18 months later and was followed by right sided numbness to my buttock, lower leg and foot a few months after. Unfortunately, as I come under Torbay Trust, I had to see multiple physiotherapists at Torbay and undergo treatment with them before being referred back to Mr Budd at the RD+E. As a result of chronic pain, not being able to enjoy life anymore with my family/friends and work colleagues and the frustration with the NHS system, as I had been previously treated by the spinal team at the RD+E, I contacted Mr Budd's secretary directly to explain my current situation and dilemma, and thankfully due to her and Mr Budd, I was seen a little sooner and began my new journey with him, resulting in my most recent discectomy to L4/L5. This has been a success and I have no more lower back pain or leg pain and I am now able to return to work and feel I can start living my life once again. I am truly grateful for Mr Budd's care and treatment, including his honesty to what treatment he can offer and which he feels would be more beneficial to me and my current situation. I know that in the future, if I have any more issues with my spine, I will ask to be seen by Mr Budd as he knows my medical history and has always provided me with excellent care and support.