ON May 11, I was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees at Stockton. The following day, I had an emergency operation which saved my life.
I would like to give my heartfelt thanks to everyone involved – the paramedics, the surgeons, what wonderful men, the nursing staff, porters, tea ladies, cleaners and also my fellow patients who always tried to raise a smile or laugh, whatever they were feeling like.
Special thanks to surgeon Mr MA Tabaqchali and his team.
Mrs Joan Scott, Hartlepool.
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