FabSwingers.com forum: Is the nhs as bad as iv been told

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So I'm having all the ligaments in my knee reconstructed on Wednesday. Iv had the surgery on my right knee a couple years ago rugby injury haha. BUT I paid to have it done privately this one will be nhs am I gonna end up with an ass hole where my elbow should be and a shed load of infections lol.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

my experience is very positive of them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The NHS are fantastic

My son wouldnt be here if it wasn't for them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As has mine

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Judge for yourself after the event.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you feel so negatively about the NHS, go private again. You do have the option of surgery in private hospitals, when you receive your 'choose and book' letter.

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By *heorgasmaddictMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

I've.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

I guess you'll find out.

For me, they've always been excellent on the point of demand.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It's not that I feel negative as such Iv had some bad experiences before with them with my mum but it's more what people have been telling me was not insulting nhs in anyway just asking the question

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

A lot of surgeons are NHS in the day and then do private work at weekends and nights.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"It's not that I feel negative as such Iv had some bad experiences before with them with my mum but it's more what people have been telling me was not insulting ohs in anyway just asking the question"

some people will have a negative experience

it's a valid question.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

found actual treatment and consultations fantatstic...admins crap!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wait until you receive your 'choose and book' letter. You can choose whether to have your op in an NHS hospital because it has the shortest waiting time, closer to home etc. Or choose a private hospital because you feel you would be happier with their service.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm already booked in I am having the surgery on wednesday

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By *rofguyMan
over a year ago

Derby

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"A lot of surgeons are NHS in the day and then do private work at weekends and nights."

This

know from experience. We've always had excellent service from NHS care.

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By *rofguyMan
over a year ago

Derby

At least they won't be on strike!

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

if your having it done at the QA the foods decent there

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Haha well at least that's a bonus then as I am at qa

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Downside no wifi and no tv with morphine on a button lol

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

The NHS have saved my life twice and my daughters once. Neither of us would be here if it were not for their expertise. I am forever grateful.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Downside no wifi and no tv with morphine on a button lol "

Pain relief has nothing to do with being private or NHS

If you need it then it's available

Hope it goes well

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I have had positive and negative experiences of NHS care and positive and negative experiences of private care.

My overall impression of the NHS is that its good and you have nothing to worry about.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

I've been a regular user of the nhs for 32 years. There are times they could have done better, but four deliveries, three by c-section one an emergency, the care and dignity shown by staff to my parents in their dying days, and the safe delivery of my grandsons via an emergency c-section gets the

from me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My girlfriend just spent 10 days in hospital on the NHS. She had first class treatment, revolutionary surgery and excellent care from fantastic nurses. there was a pret a manger onsite, for when we felt toffee nosed.

We could also stream HD video on demand, even at peak times, on the wifi.

I don't see what the problem is.

I can't imagine being under better care than in any other country.

Our problem is, we're spoilt.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had good experiences with the NHS in my family. I have gone private for something once, but that was more around being able to get it done quickly than that I thought treatment would necessarily be superior.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"At least they won't be on strike!"

The strike was called off...

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Generally you get the same surgeon whether you go private or NHS.

It's all the other bit that make the difference...

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"I've had good experiences with the NHS in my family. I have gone private for something once, but that was more around being able to get it done quickly than that I thought treatment would necessarily be superior. "

Agreed. Went private with my daughter as we could choose to have her op during the summer holidays and give her time to recoup rather than a nhs appointment during term time.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

When my dad was ill no matter how much money you could of paid there is no way you could of got better treatment ever.

I went private for an operation two years ago, and for my personal reasons I would never have had it done on the NHS. I would always go private if I can. But that's due to many reasons.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

I've had some amazing care through a long period of illness, surgery and treatment. I've received world class plastic surgery and he's going in again to do the final bits.

The food is not always great but just get take out menus for your fave places and their addresses and enlist your visitors to keep you supplied.

Most wards will happily put food in their fridge for you and bring it out when you want it so salads, sushi, sandwiches, prepared fruit are all good. In hot weather they put ice lollies in the freezer! Unless you're on a prescribed diet they don't mind what you eat as long as you do. I even had a Sunday lunch brought in plated up under foil with a flask of gravy one day.

Don't forget your toiletries and a decent towel - NHS ones are fine but not great. And plenty of pjs.

Apart from one nurse I have been treated with unfailing courtesy, good humour and respect. And some of my experiences have been very undignified and left me very incapable and asking for help with the simplest and most intimate things.

Unfortunately the NHS as we know it will not survive to the next generation in the current climate. It will be very missed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have had an Op on my legs on average once a year for the last ten also had a hernia. The NHS have been excellent in terms of care and treatment. As off two years ago swapped to private simply to stop having to wait.

The GP service is excellent.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"A lot of surgeons are NHS in the day and then do private work at weekends and nights."

The only real difference will be the level of care either side of the op. You're kind of waited on hand and foot in private. NHS less so.

I go private when I can. If you can afford it, do it to lessen the burden on the NHS.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My own experience has been excellent but my mum and grandparents had very poor experiences over the years

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"A lot of surgeons are NHS in the day and then do private work at weekends and nights.

The only real difference will be the level of care either side of the op. You're kind of waited on hand and foot in private. NHS less so.

I go private when I can. If you can afford it, do it to lessen the burden on the NHS. "
that's my thoughts

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

"So I'm having all the ligaments in my knee reconstructed on Wednesday. Iv had the surgery on my right knee a couple years ago rugby injury haha. BUT I paid to have it done privately this one will be nhs am I gonna end up with an ass hole where my elbow should be and a shed load of infections lol."

If you go into a private hospital for treatment and something goes wrong and you need intensive care you are immediately transferred to the local NHS hospital. I leave you to draw whatever conclusions you like from that...

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By *edsBonkingMan
over a year ago

Near MK

"found actual treatment and consultations fantatstic...admins crap!"

Absolutely spot on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You could well have the same surgeon.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

The surgeon who operated on my spine on the NHS has a thriving private practice. He was excellent, spent time before and after surgery talking to me and holding my hand and performed an operation that was very new in the UK. He also looked after my mum when she broke her back and was so gentelmanly and kind to her at an extremely distressing time.

The main problem we both experienced was lack of aftercare due to overworked nursing staff and HCAs, it's for that reason I always recommend people spend as much time with relatives in hospital as possible.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm biased as I work for the NHS but having that vantage point enables me to see what an incredible thing it is. When you compare the outcomes the NHS achieves with those of other developed nations, they are broadly similar and there are some areas where we lead the world. The only difference is the NHS does all of that for a mere 8% GDP.

OP you are in very good hands.

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By *apillonNoirWoman
over a year ago

There...

It's true that you'll likely have the same surgeon whether you opt for private or NHS care. There are some surgeons who do private work only but I personally wouldn't ever use them. I've worked in the NHS in both clinical and non clinical roles for almost all my working life. It could be better obviously as far as food and peripheral comforts are concerned but for latest techniques and clinical expertise it can't be beaten in this country. Go private by all means but research your clinician first - all private hospitals have websites detailing their clinicians, their qualifications and their working patterns. Follow the trail until you're satisfied you're using the best in the field. Look for someone who publishes and undertakes research. Good luck - you'll be in safe hands I'm sure

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think very carefully before you slag off our wonderful FREE NHS, we can't all afford to go private and still have most of out bits in the right places.

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

It should be fine, Google your surgeon and see how good they are

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get real

go live abroad

see what you PAY for basic health care..

it is why it is the Jewel in the Crown of the UK

Why do people not realise if it was left in the hands of the"healthcarers" and not the politicians all would be better.

NHS = Politics so lets fek it up....

and the experts agree. Less politics more medicine = result

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had my medial ligaments and arthriscopy on the NHS and can not speak highly enough. Do your research on the surgeon too.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Crawley Down

I honestly can't rate them higher enough.

I have been treated for testicular cancer, several foot issues and a few other bits and pieces.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

NHS has been incredible in my experience.

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

Need to know basis

You are old enough to think for yourself.... Try it, it will give you power over the gossips and hearsay.

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By *uited staffs guyMan
over a year ago

staffordshire

With private insurers these days you're better off with the NHS

To keep costs down the private insurers often refuse to send you to the right surgeon and will send you to one less suited but cheaper

The NHS will just refer you to the right one first off

Food and carpets will be better private though!

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

Need to know basis

I do hope all goes well and that you make a quick recovery...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had good and bad experiences but I wouldn't knock it. The bad experience was the birth of my daughter and childbirth is completely unpredictable. Emergency appendectomy went brilliantly on the other hand.

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman
over a year ago

stourbridge area

Just let us know after your treatment....

Im sure ever thing will be fine ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've had good and bad experiences but I wouldn't knock it. The bad experience was the birth of my daughter and childbirth is completely unpredictable. Emergency appendectomy went brilliantly on the other hand. "

Same here

NHS balls up cost my 18 year old daughter a full hysterectomy

But they also did wonders for my youngest daughter who's heart beat stopped, it took them two attempts to get it back but they never gave up on her and shes now a healthy 14 year old

It like anything though, fuck ups happen it's just bad when it happens to you but your greatful when your one of the lucky ones

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Like iv previously stated I am not sagging off the nhs one bit I have a lot of respect for them and the work they do all I have said is have bad experiences and have been told some things will state again I AM NOT!! Slagging nhs off

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you very much

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Like iv previously stated I am not sagging off the nhs one bit I have a lot of respect for them and the work they do all I have said is have bad experiences and have been told some things will state again I AM NOT!! Slagging nhs off"

So go private then if you have the choice?

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

Same here

NHS balls up cost my 18 year old daughter a full hysterectomy

But they also did wonders for my youngest daughter who's heart beat stopped, it took them two attempts to get it back but they never gave up on her and shes now a healthy 14 year old

It like anything though, fuck ups happen it's just bad when it happens to you but your greatful when your one of the lucky ones "
correct fuck ups happen in private or NHS hospitals but guess where the private hospital will dump you when they cant rectify thier mistake thats right the nearest NHS hospital because your now a "burden "

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By *uited staffs guyMan
over a year ago

staffordshire

Same here

NHS balls up cost my 18 year old daughter a full hysterectomy

But they also did wonders for my youngest daughter who's heart beat stopped, it took them two attempts to get it back but they never gave up on her and shes now a healthy 14 year old

It like anything though, fuck ups happen it's just bad when it happens to you but your greatful when your one of the lucky ones correct fuck ups happen in private or NHS hospitals but guess where the private hospital will dump you when they cant rectify thier mistake thats right the nearest NHS hospital because your now a "burden ""

Seen quite a few private disasters dumped at the NHS hospital down the road, funny that sort of thing never gets in the papers, can't think why

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By *candiumWoman
over a year ago

oban

have to say NHS has always been good to me. Glasgow deathstar probably saved my life this year.

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

Same here

NHS balls up cost my 18 year old daughter a full hysterectomy

But they also did wonders for my youngest daughter who's heart beat stopped, it took them two attempts to get it back but they never gave up on her and shes now a healthy 14 year old

Seen quite a few private disasters dumped at the NHS hospital down the road, funny that sort of thing never gets in the papers, can't think why

Once upon a time back in the days when we were not so politically correct all doctors had mixed practices, private and NHS combined. Except for a few very exclusive hospitals all hospitals were NHS. But all NHS hospitals had private rooms which NHS surgeons rented out with hours of theatre time to service their private practices.

The NHS benefited from this arrangement greatly however that system did not fit with the excesses of the ultra left wing dogma of the early 70's. Shame really, because the old system benefited everyone because the NHS was able to profit from private medicine, now it just get to pick up the pieces when things go wrong.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My experience of the NHS is long waiting lists, being British I love a good queue So it's no bother

However a 3 month waiting list does take the piss.

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By *kindofmagicXXXMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Recently had hospital treatment and could not fault it! Care was brill. I think any problems comes from the management side and administrators

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