martin 332 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I went to the BRI in Bristol today for my pre-op assessment,you know bloods/ECG/Chest X-Ray,and a chat with a 'Nursing Specialist' to tell me exactly what I need to know,and,to show me the actual thing that they will seal up the hole in my heart.It was amazing to be honest,and,it just never ceases to amaze me with the leaps and bounds there has been in the medical arena.On saturday night(I think)I watched a programme on BBC2 all about heart surgery from before the world wars upto date,and,the sealing of the 'PFO' (hole in the heart)that they will do to me would of had an % fatality rate only 40yrs ago,primarily because they had to actually stop the heart for up to and maybe over 6 mins,and,work on an open heart,as opposded to how they do it today by going through a vein in the groin with a catheter,and,usually going home the same day.I am not quite so lucky,because my hole is abnormally huge I have to stay in,but,I am hoping to be out the day after(Sunday)with any luck.The bad news though,is...............no driving again for a few days,and,no lifting,and,adding insult to injury NO FECKING SHOOTING,well no centrefire anyway. So,please wish me luck,because if I get any infection,which sometimes happens as you are putting a foreign body into the heart then that will mean 6 weeks in hospital on 'Intensive Antibiotics,I know my fingers are well and truly crossed..........................Cheers..........Martin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stabba 10,745 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hope all goes well for you mate. atb stabba Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SMART DOG 340 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Good Luck Martin hope all goes well Regards SD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SUNDAYBAIN 19 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Hope everything goes alright for you mate atb SB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J Darcy 5,871 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Good luck martin. Hoping things go well. And don't fanny about, get healed and back out with the rifle.......ATB JD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ASME IX 1 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 hi mate ,i had simlar operation when i was 6 at that time my surgeon was the worlds best ,dr donnald ross. techniqes have advanced light years since ,you will be fine mate all the best asme9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabitin girl 16 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Good luck , hope everything goes well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullmastiff 615 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I hope all goes to plan and your out and about soon If you need a hand carrying that rifle of yours just give me a shout! I know, I know, decent of me to offer! you don't need to thank me! lol Good luck for Saturday mate, All the very best. Luke. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bill88 6 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'll be thinking of you mate,i'm sure it'll all be good.Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferretess 230 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 All the very best Martin Thinking about you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
big country 8 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 GOOD LUCK hope all goes well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bedrock 16 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I’m having a operation on my knee in a couple of months. I’m fed up of the hospital I spend more time there than I’m in the house. Try not to worry about it Martin it will soon be over and you can sit on your bed and look at the nurses to pas the time . atb bedrock Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beagle1812 0 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Not going to wish you luck Martin because you don't need it, you will be fine. I work in cardiac theatres and see heart operations every day, its amazing what they can do now. BRI has some of the best surgeons in the SW (lucky you . All the best, let us know how you got on. Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin 332 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Thanks everyone,I will be on here as soon as I get out of hospital..............Martin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest STORM CHASER Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Wishing You ATB....hope it goes well..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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