Paul White, from Fremington in North Devon, was the first patient to receive a hip replacement at the Nightingale. He said: “I’ve had an issue with my leg for the last 20 years or so – after seeing a doctor initially, I spent a year waiting to see a specialist consultant at NDHT and was put on a waiting list for surgery.
“Compared to many, I know I’m very lucky, as I was only on a waiting list for 6 months. But this surgery will change my life – I’m only 66 years old, and thanks to my hip replacement, my body will be able to act the age I feel. I am looking forward to being able to work as a taxi driver pain free for the first time in two decades, but most importantly, I can’t wait to get back on my push bike!
“I’d like to say a huge thank you to the teams who performed my surgery and looked after me. I realise how lucky I am to get the operation. You’ve all given me a new lease of life – from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much.”