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Mr Simon Smith 2024-04-17 Person 5 5 0

What a wonderful reassuring surgeon Simon Smith is. I was diagnosed in March 2023 with Primary Hyperparathyroidism. This followed a fall when I broke my elbow in July 2021. Following Dexa scans, uptake scans it was discovered I had a possible left parathyroid adenoma. My calcium levels were extremely high. An urgent referral was made to Simon Smith and his team to consult about possible surgery. I was terrified. My initial appointment with Simon was in January 2024 when he explained everything to me regarding my scans and ongoing treatment that was to follow. He suggested surgery as the adenoma was deemed to be quite large. I absorbed all the information given to me, went home, spoke to my family and explained the conversation I had with Simon. I had further blood tests which showed my Vitamin D level to be dangerously low therefore he decided to postpone surgery until my levels went up. Following his advice I started taking Vitamin D and my levels were good enough for surgery to take place on Wednesday March 6th. Prior to surgery I was very nervous, anxious but ready for this horrible thing to be taken away from me. On surgery morning the mood on the ward was so encouraging, there was laughter, all the staff I interacted with on that ward were amazing. There was quite a few awaiting surgery for different reasons. Attention to detail, communication with me was brilliant. I knew what time my surgery would be. I had my puzzle book to keep me occupied. Simon and his team were very engaging, talkative, humorous, which in this situation was very comforting and relaxing. Surgery went as planned and I felt very safe, confident and happy after on the recovery ward. Again staff were brilliant. I cannot recommend Simon highly enough. He is professional, knowledgeable and a very very nice man. If you are lucky enough to be referred to this surgeon be reassured that all areas are covered to enable you to have a very positive experience. I am now six weeks post surgery, feel fantastic and my scar is healing beautifully, hardly showing. In everyday life you meet some fantastic people, I would rate Simon Smith as one of those people, I will be forever grateful. Thank you.