Action, Treatment and Care Saved my Life
Three weeks ago I was taken to A&E at Ipswich Hospital with severe abdominal pain. Noting my pain and how unwell I was, I was fast-tracked through the line and into triage very quickly. Then I had bloods taken, was set up in a bed and given pain relief. Every step of the way, from the moment of arrival I was talked to, had things explained and was treated so very well and gently, with reassurance. So many staff whizzed by doing their amazing things, I will wheeled here and there (I was dipping in an out by this time). I had finally felt I could float off and I was in good hands. After tests, I was then taken to the Surgical Assessment Unit where again every staff member made eye contact and good communication (very patiently as I didn't always grab what was being said). Finally my results showed that I had Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Ovarian Cysts, but also Sepsis. I was then moved to Stour Ward, so gently and carefully all the way in the dead of night. For the next two weeks I was there and I was very ill. But the dozens of staff, regardless of their position or duty gave me the treatment and care I needed to get me well. It was hard and scary, but made better because I was in such good hands. I am so grateful. I am so lucky. Thank you. I was discharged last Tuesday (13th September 2022), am due to come in again for an MRI scan and to meet with my Consultant, but I am now on the road to recovery and getting my life back.