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Mr George Spink 2022-03-18 Person 5 5 0

I had a lumbar laminectomy in January 2022 which was performed by Mr Spink. The full details and I have to say the risks were clearly explained to me by Mr Spink and I admit to being apprehensive about the operation. However my limited mobility and associated pain meant that I had to go ahead. I was restricted to probably walking 100 yards at a time before the numbness and pain in my legs made me stop and rest before walking further. Mr Spink came to see me before and after the operation and explained concisely the procedure to be undertaken. His post op comments were "Some of your nerves were severely squashed but they are not anymore" I am not sure whether his smile was greater than mine !! The post operation symptoms were exactly as advised and although I have some nerve pain in my legs after 4/5 weeks I am able to walk about a mile. Mr Spink has seen me after 9 weeks and has carried out a full examination and is pleased with my progress. I still have a little way to go for full recovery but the improvement in my mobility is so good and I feel much better within myself. I am so grateful to Mr Spink for the care offered, his continuing explanation of what is to me a very complex matter and of course the procedure undertaken. I cannot find the words to fully express my thanks to him. He is a very professional, caring and gifted surgeon. Equally the care offered by the nursing staff and other medical staff was excellent and cannot praise them enough.