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Mr Timothy Kane 2018-09-30 Person 5 5 0

Following several years of pain in my hip to the point where my mobility and quality of life were becoming increasingly limited I decided to discuss the situation with my G.P. Initially I was referred to physio and I followed this for 5 months knowing that it would never cure the problem which continued to get worse. My G.P. then referred me to Mr Tim Kane which was the turning point in my recovery programme. My x-rays showed a progressive osteoarthritic condition which was worthy of a total hip replacement. However, I suffer from myeloedisplastic syndrome which means I bleed during surgery (basic explanation). Mr Kane was brilliant in explaining that he had experienced this during his career but did not know that his patient had this. He spoke of worries from both his side and mine and before he would do surgery he would thoroughly consult with my Haematologist so that every precaution would be taken prior to and during surgery. Once he had received the review he set the wheels in motion and I found myself in surgery this Monday. Yes I did bleed but having taken precautions some of my blood loss was able to be saved, filtered and given back to me. Following time in recovery suite I was taken back to my ward and continuously monitored throughout the night. Tuesday morning I was visited by registrar who requested blood tests and xrays as he had been advised by Mr Kane who had phoned him on his day off. This having been done I was put through a physio routine and deemed by them as safe to be let loose. Mr Kane came to see me Wednesday morning and we spoke about the procedure, whys, wherefore and so on. Both happy he said that I could return home to expiate my recovery! I am a little bruised but oh so worth it because I am walking without pain! I will see him in 8 weeks for a review. Mr Kane is a true professional, very thorough and totally honest. I am blessed to have been referred to him and cared for throughout by his lovely, friendly team during surgery. In my very few meetings with him I felt totally at ease and fully prepared to let him carry out my surgery with the proviso that if he had a problem in surgery then I was happy to let him make whatever decision he needed for him to complete the procedure. Three short days have thoroughly changed my life for the better. The many operations that I have had previously had been necessary to save my life but this was a decision that I made to enhance the life given back to me following cancer x 2. If you are feeling unsure just believe me when I say how your life will change for the better. The elective surgery staff are amazing on the wards and will have you up and running in such a short time that you think they must all love their job. They are happy, cheerful and very attentive to your needs. Don’t forget.....you are not “ill” but incapacitated by your condition which will rapidly improve following surgery and physio and then you following all the advice. Thank you Mr Kane. Kindest regards, Toni Williams.