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Original feedback for

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital


Hip Replacement, Leyland Ward

My operation was OK. It was the aftercare that was poor. I waited quite a while but unsure of the length of time. My leg was left 1cm short but I wasn't told that. After the operation, the registrar said they didn't have to shorten my leg. I was very sick after anesthetic so I couldn't eat much. The literature is misleading as it said patients would be walking normally within 6-8 weeks but it was much longer than this for me. I have asked my GP to refer me to Writhington Hospital for my other hip replacement. Improvements - 1. Ward itself, it was very chaotic. Staff should give more attention to patients. I was left to wash (bed bath) myself the day after the operation. I found the staff uncaring and did not have time to interact with patients. 2. There was also no reassurance from staff on how you're feeling. 3. I also noticed friction between different members of staff. My follow up was nurse led. This was 3 months after the operation and I felt it was a tick box exercise. I have had no other appointments since that follow-up. My next appointment is on 5th December in the Narnia Suite at Chorley Hospital.