MajaDamaj
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« on: February 22, 2010, 05:00:02 PM » |
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Thought I would tell everyone about my absence both now and in the future (couple of months I expect).
Wednesday 10th Feb will be a date I will always remember. I went to work as usual( I'm a sales person in a small electrical shop), was showing a chap a washing machine, the one thats on the Pizza Hut advert, where the teenage boy manages to work it. I stood up after showing the diamond shaped raised bits in drum. And had this weird pain in my chest, it was a bit like heartburn, I then got this pain in my jaw and in my teeth and could feel my heart beating oddly. Well I have had both the previous symtoms before due to Atrial Fibrillation or Arrythmia as it can be called. I have had tablets for Arrythmia for almost 20years now, thinking that this was another episode of this I thought it would pass. 45 minutes passed and it was worse, weird feelings in my chest, not painful but very odd. I got my boss to call ambulance. I was admitted to local hospital in the Coronary Unit. They knew I was quite ill by my blood pressure and thready pulse. After a short while they took me for a CAT scan. Which showed my Aorta was ruptured, I was bleeding into my chest. I needed an operation, I was given 2 options. Option 1 I have the Op, which came with complication of infection. Sometimes they have to replace valve either with metal or organic or I could die. Option 2 was that I die. Because we don't have the expertise here on the Isle Of Wight and the best place for any heart ops in UK is Southampton. I was flown by air ambulance to Southampton 10pmish. I was operated on for 4 hrs and woke up Thursday. I had whats known as a Dissected Aorta. They had replaced at least 2inches of my Aorta. The first thing they want you to do is cough, something that seems unnatural when your chest feels as though it exploded. You are then introduced to your new friend, it consists or a rolled up towel thats taped to hold it together. You use it every time you move so your chest stays together. This bit of kit has been tried to be made better in USA, where they spent thousands of dollars, but still it's the best. I spent 3 days in the high dependency unit the 5 in the coronary care. I am now at home but will only play after a couple of months because of my chest, blood pressure and stuff.
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[AgC] AngryDragon
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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2010, 05:36:29 PM » |
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oh man. good luck and get well soon i hope!
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Photomanic
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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2010, 05:39:28 PM » |
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Sorry to hear that John, we all wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to your return. I hope you are able to rest up easy and get all the help you need. Take care and see you on your return.  |
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G» pOwah
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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2010, 05:51:28 PM » |
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Blimey... Hope things improve for you soon sir  |
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Squidwards Testicles
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2010, 06:32:23 PM » |
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Take it easy John mate, get well soon.
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Tonester
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« Reply #5 on: February 22, 2010, 06:32:33 PM » |
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You got to fly in a helicopter? You jammy bugger, lol. Seriously John, I do wish you a speedy recovery. Even if we can't see you in game for a while, still drop us a line on here from time to time. Get well soon buddy.
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Jim_Bullet
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2010, 06:55:54 PM » |
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Now that sounds like an experience you'd would've preferred to avoid!!
Please get well soon John, this place will not be the same...
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Muz
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« Reply #7 on: February 22, 2010, 06:58:38 PM » |
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Thats heavy going stuff John .. take your time dude,.. best wishes on your good recovery .. sure we'll all be thinking about you |
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dilbert_halflife
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« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2010, 07:14:02 PM » |
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Get well soon John
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ScOObyDooD
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« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2010, 07:22:58 PM » |
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OMFG John  Take it easy matey and just get well, keep us all posted with your progress and visit the forums often so you can be up to speed with what's happening, we'll be asking questions later! Des |
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RabbidLemming
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« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2010, 08:07:45 PM » |
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Get well soon John
Will be thinking of you
greatest regards
Nick
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rulaman
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« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2010, 08:39:08 PM » |
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Hey John, I am very sad to hear what had happened, but lucky that your OP was successful. I know what you must have feeled all the time and now. I have had some heavy OPs myself and have been between live and dead several times. This is a very hard experience, and I am sure that your family will do everything to support you. We all will think of you too! I wish you all luck and that you get well soon!!  |
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Cloak
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« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2010, 09:05:38 PM » |
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Get well soon John and take things easy m8 and dont rush things take your time your health is more important than anything else.
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Electric Warrior
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« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2010, 10:13:13 PM » |
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Wow John, I was wondering where you were, not seeing you maintaining your usual spot in server 1.
I'm sorry to hear of your terrible problems but pleased to hear that you are managing to get through it and making a recovery. You are a mainstay of our little community, and as you can see by previous comments in this thread are well thought of.
I hope your recovery goes fast and easy, and we look forward to seeing you back to full strength soon, but please be careful, and keep us informed of your progress. You have our very best wishes.
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JinglyOnE
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« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2010, 10:40:13 PM » |
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Fookin' hell!
I thought I hadn't seen you around for a while John.
This on top of your lung troubles, I'm so sorry to hear this news.
I'm Glad the option one was successful, option two was not an option m8.
Glad to hear you're recovering well.
Take it easy M8, don't rush things.
I'll see you in game when you're ready.
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