Mr Matthew Stenning 2018-03-09 Person 4 5 0

Writing this on behalf of my husband who has been under the care of Mr Stenning for almost 5 years with continued l4/5 back pain ,with sciatica and cramping in both legs particularly at night. Having tried spinal blocks, epidurals with little to no benefit my husband was offered surgery last year. It was a real last chance for him as work and home life were greatly affected.( yes still worked up to 2 days before surgery as a carpenter) We were informed of the risks and told to research the procedure ourselves to make our own informed decision . I'm not going to lie- there are risks which did concern me, also given my husband had a triple heart by pass 11 years previous at the age of 45. Well, he finally had microdisectomy on Monday-operation went well. Awake and talking after only an hour post surgery. Up to loo next morning with no aids. Thankfully all feeling present in lower legs/ buttocks etc Mr Stenning saw him post op and was pleased how things have gone. Home Tuesday on co-codamol 2- four times a day. First night home not good- pain ++. Unable to sit on loo as too low- also armchair. Contacted hospital re pain and what else he could have- nurse promised she would speak to Mr Stenning re our issues and a few hours later she rang back having spoken to him with a solution. Two days on and he is doing very well- alternating bed rest and sitting in high back armchair courtesy of nhs- along with raised toilet seat!!! Cannot thank Mr Stenning enough and of course all the dedicated nurses and physios at New Hall