Emergency bowel surgery patient praises ‘fantastic’ care

Patient Sara Williamson has praised Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust medics for the care provided to her when she had emergency bowel surgery in June.

Sara, 55, from Horbury, Wakefield, knew something was wrong, so went to get herself checked out at her GP surgery.

After attending there, Sara was referred to A&E where she was diagnosed and then treated by the Surgical Assessment Team at Pinderfields.

As part of her care, she had a CT scan that showed she had a major bowel obstruction and was at risk of bowel perforation, due to pressure on her vital organs.

Bowel obstructions prevent food and liquids from moving through your intestines and if left untreated they can be fatal.

Sara was taken for emergency bowel surgery and her operation went as planned. She is now concentrating on her recovery at home, which is going well.

She was very pleased with the care provided to her by Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.

Sara said:

“My surgeon was fantastic, and he spelt out all the risks as I do have heart and liver issues from the side effects of chemotherapy.

“The anaesthetist was most reassuring about their concerns around my heart and showed due diligence and provided me with reassurance.

She added: “The staff on Gate 37 are all wonderful. There was a professional and family feel, where nothing seemed too much trouble.”

Consultant surgeon Mr Ali Mohammed, who carried out the surgery, said:

“I am pleased that Sara has made a good and swift recovery.

“I am delighted with her comments and the praise she has for the staff that looked after her. It’s always our aim to provide the best quality care.”

Notes

Symptoms of bowel obstructions include:

· Severe pain in your stomach

· Stomach cramping sensations

· Being sick

· Feeling full or swollen in your belly

· Loud sounds coming from your stomach

· Feeling bloated, but unable to pass gas

· Constipation.