Review 50

I did a lot of research to find the right doctor and I’m very glad I did. Over the course of 4 weeks I had visited my GP and A&E on multiple occasions. Each time nobody knew what was wrong and each time this became more frustrating and worrying for me. I booked a consultation with Dr Lim and during this initial consultation, he listened to everything I had to say and read every piece of paper I brought with me (ECGs, paramedic notes, my journal of symptoms). I didn’t feel under any pressure for time. He then explained each of the diagnostic tests which he planned to do. I explained that I had a family holiday coming up and that I was worried I was going to have to miss it, seeing as I had made zero progress in a diagnosis so far. Dr Lim understood how important the holiday was to me and assured me that we would get to the bottom of this before I was due to travel. I completed each of the tests (with the help of a fantastic nurse at Bupa Cromwell called Lorna). In my follow up appointment, Dr Lim told me he knew exactly what the issue was, which was a huge relief to me. He explained Vasovagal Syncope, and how it can be managed. I was then able to travel on my family holiday and have improved considerably since. I found a lot of his online material extremely helpful too, such as the stopfainting website and the YouTube video where he spoke to Skysports about a football player (Bafétimbi Gomis) who experienced Syncope episodes during matches. In summary, Dr Lim is without a doubt the best doctor I have ever seen, and he’s helped me to get my life back on track. He is an expert in his field and a true professional. I am very grateful to him and will take everything he said to me on board