Has anyone had heart valve replacement in Nottingham

[Ja42]

I have been referred to the Nottingham NHS hospital for a valve replacement which my cardiologist says I need it within 6 months. I am also considering the Park Hospital- private hospital in Nottingham as I worry that I will waiting for too long in the NHS but I am not sure what the experience of doing this operation in a small hospital will be like. I wonder whether anyone had any experience in the park Hospital or in the Nottingham City Hospital.

[rubyred5051sew]

hello i live in nottingham and have stayed in the park . i had my operation 20 years ago last week but then nottingham didnt do heart ops so i went to glenfield in leicester .when my surgon told me 6months i said i am available for a cancellion and got it in 2 months both hospitals are ok but there is the possability it will be done by the sameby the same doctor in the park just cost a lot more money my cardiogist is basedin the city now DR varco i am told he does valves , if you can do it let the hospital now you are available for a cancellation. the thing with the park is you have a room to yourself but when i stayed there for 2 weeks i got the impresion you can sometimes be forgotton i had a mecanical valve which means warfarin but i didnt fancy that one as they said i would have to have a new one in 8 years .I HOPE THIS HELPS best of luck

[rubyred5051sew in reply to rubyred5051sew]

i have written this wrong if you have the other one that is the one you will have to have again later as they dont last that long but bearin mind my was done 20 years ago