Worrying times ahead.
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biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
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- Northamptonshire
I had exactly the same last weekend with my 91 year old father taken to hospital on his own .
Thankfully turned out he had an aniexty attack so not as bad but had us all worried for sure.
Hopefully the year will get better @gavroche
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gavroche
Getting old but not past it
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- North Wales
Update on my wife. She is still in hospital but much better. She is having daily injection to thin her blood as they have discovered a blood clot which caused the heart attack. They are going to move her to Exeter hospital, hopefully tomorrow, to have a stem ( is that the right word) fitted to get rid of the clot and open up the artery. After all that, they might keep her in for observation for another day or two and then back with us I hope. The doctors have told her to take it easy from now on so we will all make sure that she does. I will also take full retirement now, no more school, so I can look after her 24/7.
Her daughter is having her op on the 15th now so we will stay with her for a bit longer. She has been wonderful throughout all this and we are so lucky to have great children.
Hopefully, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Her daughter is having her op on the 15th now so we will stay with her for a bit longer. She has been wonderful throughout all this and we are so lucky to have great children.
Hopefully, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Goldenretriever
Veteran
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- Near Norwich
Important you stay as positive for them both. They are both in the right place to get the help required and that's the main thing. Trust the doctors but also be ready to question what they suggest as well. We have an excellent relationship with my wife's oncologist after a rocky start, he's very blunt! But also admits if he doesn't have an answer to our question and always finds out for us. Only advice I would give is just to stay as positve as possible. Good luck.
annedonnelly
Girl from the North Country
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- Blyth, Northumberland
Probably a stent - apparently it's amazing how they do. Injecting it into an arm & sending around to where it needs to be. They'll probably advise about exercise & healthy eating once she's home.
And good luck to you daughter on her op. Hopefully that's as straightforward as mine was a few years ago.
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gavroche
Getting old but not past it
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- North Wales
Latest: the consultant has said my wife won't be going to Exeter hospital for another 7 to 10 days and she is to remain in Barnstaple hospital till then. 
On the bright side, she is cheerful and feeling good again but shame we can't visit her.
On the bright side, she is cheerful and feeling good again but shame we can't visit her.
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gavroche
Getting old but not past it
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- North Wales
Hot news. She is on her way to Exeter hospital and the angiogram will be done tomorrow morning.
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gavroche
Getting old but not past it
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- North Wales
I am really pleased to say that my wife is now back home. One artery was 99% blocked so she is lucky to be alive. She had a stents fitted to clear it and keep the artery open. I must say, the staff , nurses and consultants in both hospitals, Barnstaple and Exeter were fantastic very caring, attentive, and very professional. The NHS is really exceptional when dealing with emergency cases so let's hope it will stay that way.
twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
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- Over the Hill
Just catching up with your news gav. Sounds like all under control now. Must have been a shock tho' - both issues. Take care. The ill get all the sympathy so remember to look after yourself too. 
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gavroche
Getting old but not past it
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- North Wales
Our daughter is going for her op tomorrow so it looks like we are going to stay here till after Christmas as she has been told she won't be able to travel for a bit, by the district nurse.
classic33
Leg End Member
Best o'luck for all.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
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- Kirton, Devon.
Really sorry to hear all this, must be terribly worrying for you.
Firstly, great news about Mrs g, all the best people have stents ;-). It’s a miraculous treatment, one minute you’re at deaths door, half an hour later stented you’re more alive than you can imagine!
Hope all goes well for your daughter tomorrow. The NHS are amazing....
Firstly, great news about Mrs g, all the best people have stents ;-). It’s a miraculous treatment, one minute you’re at deaths door, half an hour later stented you’re more alive than you can imagine!
Hope all goes well for your daughter tomorrow. The NHS are amazing....
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
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- Kirton, Devon.
Aha! The ‘Prof’ aka Mrs Brompton Bruce (make sure you get your 10% commission)....
