2011 illness: McGrath of Harlow

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 02:33 AM

Just caught up with Ciaran's latest post - how nice to hear such good news first thing on a Monday morning! Hope Kevin makes great progress and will feel up to posting soon.

Kitty

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: alanabit
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 12:28 AM

Lovely news. Thanks Ciaran. Take your time Kevin. There is no hurry. I look forward to having you back here among us whenever you are ready.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: Liberty Boy
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 06:45 PM

Delighted to hear that you're home again Kevin!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 06:30 PM

It must be quite a relief to be home! Take care Kevin, and we look forward to your posts.

SRS

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: wysiwyg
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 05:47 PM

Thanks for the news.

Rest up, Kevin, get your strength back slowly and firmly with what the doctor orders, especially any rehab-- it['s so worth the effort and the time, for yourself and for all those around you who want much, much more time with you.

~Susan

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 05:37 PM

Good news! Looking forward to seeing Kevin posting again.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 04:56 PM

Excellent news!

What is it those Vulcans say?

Oh yes...live long and prosper!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 04:52 PM

So very glad to hear that he's home. Hope he'll take it easy and recover well!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 04:06 PM

Good to hear good news, best wishes for continued recovery.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 30
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 03:14 PM

I`m very happy you`re home,Kevin.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: maeve
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 03:11 PM

Ciaran, thank you!

I know you're glad to be home again, Kevin.

Maeve

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Janie
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 02:56 PM

What good news to hear! Thanks, Ciaran.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 02:51 PM

Dad was discharged today and arrived home a couple of hours ago. It's been a long and arduous journey back since that day, exactly six weeks ago, when he walked up the hill to church, but he is very pleased and relieved.

He's also very tired and is now in bed but wants to say thanks to everyone who has taken such an interest in his progress. I would imagine he will post something on here himself in the next day or two.

Our priority now is to ensure that he regains his customary vigour and for us all to try and get back to normal - as far as possible at least.

We've had amazing support from our friends. It was so strange that Dad and our neighbour were in the hospital together comparing notes. Four of us stayed in the hotel in Basildon, visiting the hospital each day. In the end we settled into something of a routine and once Dad started to recover from the surgery we had quite good fun really.

Ciaran

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: scouse
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 07:17 AM

Ciaran, thanks for the update on your Dad. I wish him well an all da best from here in dear "Clogland." (The Netherlands.)

As Aye,

Phil

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Janie
Date: 29 Jan 11 - 11:25 PM

Thinking of all of you during this rough bit of recovery.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: C-flat
Date: 29 Jan 11 - 10:50 AM

I'm gritting my teeth a little on Kevin's behalf right now because it's about this time that the nurses will be encouraging him out of bed and up on to his feet.
The memories of my own recent experience are still fresh and I know just how strong the desire to curl up in a ball and pull the covers over your head is at this time. Either through Kevin's superhuman willpower or the sheer persistance of our wonderful nursing staff, Kevin will be upright and walking to the shower-room.
Anyone who has been through this, and there are plenty here, will remember these early days of recovery. The chest-clearing (huff,huff!), armchair physio, wobbly legs along the corridoor, and will remember how fragile and grateful and often tearful these days are.
Hopefully Anne and Ciaran take some encouragement from reading these messages to Kevin. Right now they too need all the support they can get.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 05:44 PM

Wonderful news, Kevin. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Sure do miss you on the threads.

Bruce

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: GUEST,harlowpoet
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 05:31 PM

Kevin

Great to hear it has gone well.

The bovril will always be with the gravy and the marmite will always be with the jam!

All the best

Simon

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 02:34 PM

Great to read such good news. Rock on Kevin and family.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: The Barden of England
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 02:30 PM

Thanks Ciaran and glad to hear your dad's on the mend. Give him my best wishes, as I will when I next see him.

John Barden

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: JedMarum
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 02:05 PM

Good News! Continued good wishes for fast and complete healing!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Steve Parkes
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 02:02 PM

How great to hear the good news! Keep on getting better, Kevin.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 06:46 AM

Glad to hear the good news, best wishes for a speedy recovery.

RtS

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: freda underhill
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 06:37 AM

Quadruple best wishes to you Kevin - best wishes from accross the oceans - freda

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: MikeofNorthumbria
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 06:17 AM

Thanks to Ciaran for giving us the good news -

Best wishes to Kevin for a speedy recovery -

Love to Ann & all the rest of the family McGrath.

Wassail!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: gnu
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 06:10 AM

Glad to hear it went well. Now for a speedy recovery.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: GUEST,Wee Jock
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 05:44 AM

Kevin

I have been following your progress on line and i am very pleased that the operation has gone well. The folk music family irrespective of where they are,are fantastic people and give us hope when things are not great. It just shows you that our music,which is the best in the world brings out the best in people.

Take Care and look forward to hearing from you in the not to distant future

Regards

John Matthews

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: wilbyhillbilly
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 05:17 AM

Great News! well done Kevin, won't be long now before you're back irritating the hell out of everybody again.(lol)

Seriously though, you are in our thoughts and we wish you a speedy recovery.

John , Beth and Danny. xx

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 04:21 AM

Fantastic News!! Thanks so much for letting us know, hope you're feeling more relaxed now. Still sending positive thoughts for a good recovery!

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: mouldy
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 03:36 AM

Woop-de-doo! (And other celebratory noises).

Andrea

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: GUEST,NaomiH
Date: 27 Jan 11 - 03:21 AM

Great news, hope you'll soon be feeling MUCH better!

N

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Rapparee
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 09:49 PM

Great! Now someone give him a big, soft teddy bear to hug when he coughs. It helps, according to my nine-bypass brother.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: jacqui.c
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 09:29 PM

Great news. Thanks for letting us know Ciaran. Here's hoping that recovery goes quickly.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 08:03 PM

yes! excellent news

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Maryrrf
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 07:27 PM

This is great news! I'm so glad everything went well.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Leadfingers
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 07:00 PM

Its got to the point that Heart By Pass Surgery is routine and with most people who are even vaguely fit when they start recovery is NO problem , which we all hope will be the case with Kevin - Last time I saw him he seemed VERY well for his years !

Glad the Op went well .

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Mrrzy
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 06:49 PM

Wow, just saw this somehow, glad to hear about the successful surgery, McGfH you hang around now, we need you.

Thank you family for keeping us informed. Good thoughts always,

-Mrr

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: wysiwyg
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 06:43 PM

Thanks be to God!

~Susan

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Bugsy
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 06:39 PM

Great News!

I'm so glad it all went well.

CHeers

Bugsy

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: Janie
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 06:29 PM

Well done!

Janie

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 26
From: GUEST,Alan Whittle
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 06:19 PM

Quadruple by pass!

I suppose after Newbury, they had to go one better.

best wishes to you Kevin

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 23
From: alanabit
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 06:09 PM

Thanks very much Ciaran. I am certainly not alone in looking forward to welcoming your Dad back here.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 23
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 06:00 PM

Ciaran - thanks so much for posting. Great news, and all best wishes to you, your parents and your neighbours!

Hope your dad will be able to send his own post soon.

Kitty
xx

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 23
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 05:52 PM

Dad had his operation yesterday. We got the call to say he was back on the ward at 1.45pm, just as we were watching the finale of The King's Speech at the Empire Cinema in Basildon. (It's very good so we are going back to see it tomorrow morning so that we can give it our full attention. Visiting at Thoracic Park doesn't start till 2pm.)

We saw the surgeon later on and he told us it had gone very well. Dad was pretty groggy yesterday but was sitting up and talking by the time we visited today. He's feeling pretty uncomfortable now the morphine's worn off but that's understandable in the circumstances. He actually had a quadruple bypass rather than a triple.

Our neighbour is now in the same ward and is having his bypass operation in the morning. His wife is at our hotel so we can all help each other.

Internet access is limited where we are staying at the Premier Inn, but we will do our best to keep you posted. Thank you all very much for your kind messages.

Ciaran

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 23
From: maeve
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 01:32 PM

I am, like your other many friends and acquaintances here, looking forward to your renewed health, Kevin.

Maeve

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 23
From: Haruo
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 01:23 PM

Hopefully not fried in coconut or palm oil...

Waiting hopefully for news.

Haruo

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 23
From: JennyO
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 08:26 AM

Sending you strong positive vibes, Kevin. Hope it went perfectly! I haven't met you yet, and now that we're in the UK, there's a chance we might :)

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 23
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 08:03 AM

All best wishes for the man.

Fish & Chips?????

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 23
From: alanabit
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 05:56 AM

I am just going to refresh this so everyone knows that we are all thinking of Kevin.

Subject: RE: McGrath of Harlow: UPDATE Jan. 23
From: My guru always said
Date: 26 Jan 11 - 02:19 AM

Positive thoughts for a new day!