Mr Mujahid El-Deen 2022-03-11 Person 5 5 0

After 6 years of increasing arthritic hip pain I took the decision to seek a hip replacement through the NHS. I was recommended to Shepton Mallet hospital where waiting lists are shorted than many of the larger general hospitals. After a thorough consultation with a consultant at the end of November 2021 I was offered a total hip replacement at short notice in January 2022. Mr El-Deen was my surgeon; he met me before the operation and reassured me, giving me confidence and courage (I was quite nervous). The care during my recovery over 24 hours in Shepton Mallet hospital was outstanding - every member of staff, cleaners, caterers, caretakers, nurses, doctors, was professional, thoughtful, friendly and efficient. I felt respected and safe. After X ray checks and physiotherapy advice I left the hospital and returned home with my wife. My recovery over the next 6 weeks was supported by the knowledge that we could speak directly to medical staff at the hospital whenever we needed advice; again this was provided efficiently and professionally. I followed the exercise plan rigorously. Now after 8 weeks I am walking daily 2 or 3 miles with absolutely no pain, exercising in a gym and beginning to build back my strength and fitness. Mr El-Deen has followed up with a personal phone consultation and I feel huge gratitude to him and all the hospital staff for their work.