Mr Mohammad Faisal 2018-03-21 Person 5 5 0

Well, what can I say, I have never been in hospital before in all my 62 years and never had any kind operation and to say I was petrified was an understatement. My right hip had needed a replacement since 2007 but I kept putting it off and putting it off - I didn't have any pain unless I overdid it in the garden or the house and I managed to find ways to move so I didn't irritate my hip. However, my husband and mother could see that my mobility had greatly reduced I couldn't even walk to the bus stop 5 minutes away. I eventually bit the bullet and in September 2016 made an appointment to see Mr Faisal - what a wonderful man. He immediately put me at ease and explained fully what was needed - a right hip replacement, depending on what he found it would either be a regular hip replacement or a Superpath - he explained that a regular hip replacement was easier for him (about an hour) but could be slightly longer recovery or a Superpath which takes longer for him ( about 2 hours) but quicker recovery for me as there is less muscle damage. I had sedation and an epidural and the first thing I wanted to see after the surgery was the clock to see what operation I had, I went down at 9.00am and it was now 11.45 - "Superpath" I thought - great! I have now had my 12 month review and all is well, and although my left hip may need replacing in the future my new hip will support it for the foreseeable future. I feel as if I now have control of my life again, I can walk with no limits and feel as if a weight has been lifted from me. I cannot thank Mr Faisal enough for everything and I must also give a think you to all the staff, from the nurses, catering and cleaning staff at the Nuffield in Leamington Spa who looked after me so well, nothing was too much trouble and they were all lovely. I would highly recommend both the hospital and more importantly Mr Faisal and if I ever do need to have my left hip replaced I know exactly where I am going.