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I was totally supported

Thu 17 June 2021

I would like to thank Mr Gateley, Nicky and the nurses at Parkside for making what could had been a terrible experience (a debridement) into a bearable situation. Mr Gateley explained each procedure in language I could understand and discussed the pros and cons of each option that could be used to aid the healing of my wound. After the faster first option failed, they all encouraged me during the four months (three times a week) needed for the expert dressing of the wound until I could dress it myself. Mr Gateley told me it would take time. The healing took seven months. I was totally supported during this time and I knew if I had any problem I could call and they would be there for me.

I cannot recommend highly enough

Thu 3 June 2021

I was recommended to Mr Gateley by a friend and I liked him instantly. I was actually initially unsure as to whether I wanted to undergo the surgery and Mr Gateley did not pressurise me in any way. In fact, I was told to go away and think very carefully about it. It took me the best part of six months to do so! At our second meeting the procedure was explained to me again in detail, the risks associated with it and the results I could expect. Mr Gateley was very clear with me, extremely patient and always charming! I was very well looked after on the day of the surgery and my aftercare too was excellent. I recall sending texts to Mr Gateley with some queries about symptoms I was experiencing well outside ‘office hours’. His response was immediate and reassuring. Mr Gateley is always good humoured and always there to consult with should the need arise, I was quite disappointed when I was ultimately ‘signed off’! I am considering some other procedures in the future (although once again under no pressure to have them) and will without hesitation call on Mr Gateley for his expertise, skill and care. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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I was totally supported

Thu 3 June 2021

When you are told the best thing for your breast cancer is to have a mastectomy it is a massive shock! My breast surgeon Mr Sharma put me in touch with Miss Rose and I had a long meeting with her, she gave me a few different options showing me photographs of past patients and by the end of the meeting I had decided to go for a DIEP reconstruction, mainly because I wanted my own body in my own body! I cannot recommend her more highly, I felt completely safe at all times. Madeleine and Nicky were amazing, organising and contacting me for the operations and appointments. I had a wound on my new breast that took quite a while to heal, following a previous lumpectomy. During every dressing clinic I went to, either seeing Miss Rose or Sandy I was reassured every time and eventually it healed well. I had a few more operations to my tummy and to make the breast more even. Now two years on having had a mammogram and ultrasound last week, I am free of cancer and very happy with the outcome. I feel very lucky to have been in such capable hands during a traumatic time in my life. Thank you Miss Rose and your wonderful team.

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I was totally supported

I cannot recommend highly enough

I was totally supported