in hospital (Stallion)

Subject: in hospital
From: stallion
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:20 PM

Hi guys just to let everyone know I had a heart attack last night , currently resemble a pin cushion , I am thoroughly assured by the staff I am in the right place. Hey Ho.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Megan L
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:30 PM

You are now relax let the slaves (oops sorry staff:) ) work and get yourself out of there it will take us a few days to roganise an escape committee and then being a committee several months to decide on the plan.

Seriously though take care of yourself and take their advice.

Awra best
frae
Meg

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: DebC
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:33 PM

Damn, Peter. Take care of your good self. I am planning on seeing you again in 2013 and you better be up to the task by then :-)

Sending good and healing thoughts your way,
Deb

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:35 PM

Huh.

There is a moderate breeze from the east, partly cloudy sky, perhaps some rain later today and I had a heart attack last night.

What have the docs told you so far? And what is the place you're in?

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:36 PM

lots of good wishes from here to you.

al

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:43 PM

Peter, I'm sure we all hope your recovery is swift and permanent.
BR must be missing you, I'm sure ;-)

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: The Sandman
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:47 PM

get well

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Little Robyn
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:53 PM

Good wishes from NZ Peter. Take care and do what the docs tell you.
Cheers,
Robyn

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:54 PM

So sorry to hear this; lots of good wishes coming from me here in Harrogate for a speedy and full recovery. Love the way you announced it :) ♪ ♬

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:59 PM

Peter, this is not acceptable. Get well...NOW!
Auntie SINS


Anything I can do, just PM me.
Mary

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: LilyFestre
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:05 PM

Well, what'd ya go and do that for?!?!?

Glad you are well enough to type & let us all know.

Be nice to the nurses and they'll be nice to you!!!

Hope you can go home soon!!

XOXOXO

Michelle

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:13 PM

York district hospital. Just found out the results of tests. These new phones with internet access are both infuriating and wonderful. A tad pissed off but hey best foot forward. Didn't help listening to the guy in the next bed telling the consultant that his wife died during a bypass opp! Cheery little story

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: rumanci
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:14 PM

well you'd better start feeling on top of the world again soon just as matter of factly - best wishes to you and a happy recovery.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Mysha
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:14 PM

Oh, Contorted! (The Dutch doesn't translate very well, does it? (-:)

And here I was thinking: "He shouldn't drive back all the way to Yorkshire in the night; it's not healthy." Maybe I should have insisted. )-:

I'm not very good at this well-wishing business, but you take some good nights' rest to begin with, and in the meantime I'll see if I can support that Roganising Committee, to get you out of there in no time.

                                                                Mysha

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:21 PM

Thanks to you all , really makes an enormous difference. Yes I have been overdoing it a bit. Waiting for the cardiologist , the slaves tell me a bypass is on the cards , oh shit!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:25 PM

Friend of mine had a quintuple. He was sent home two days after the op. He's still goin'. That was 14 years ago. FYI

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: ClaireBear
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:26 PM

Warm, healthy-heart thoughts are wending their relaxed way to you from California, Peter (wouldn't do to get too excited). Keep calm and carry on...

Affectionately,
Claire

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:45 PM

One of my surgeons reminded me, to them, putting in a new heart valve or doing bypass is like a mechanic changing the spark plugs or other tuning up of a car..a piece of cake, something they do everyday, whilst to us it's usually a once-in-a-lifetime thing. It's good to remember it's old hat to them.

Keep up with positive looking-forward thoughts of what you will do when you get out and if the roomie starts with what my grandson calls "tragic talk" tune him out, sing, hum, whatever you have to do, don't listen to him!:-)

Lots of "in the pink" health-healthy thoughts coming your way from Colorado,

kat

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:48 PM

And here I was moaning about losing my job on another thread. Can I take it back? This is a much better "pity me" thread and legitimate to boot.

Do everything the docs say. Rest easy get strong.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:49 PM

Lots of good thoughts coming from Maine.

Kendall had a three way by-pass in February 2004 and it did him a world of good. The Auld Bugger's doing pretty well on it now.

Best of luck Pete.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: gnu
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:54 PM

Good to "hear" you posting. I wish you all the best of luck, good docs and nurses, and easy, fast recovery.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Micca
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 03:55 PM

Get Well, Peter! I only met you on Monday!!!! and it is much too short an acquaintanceship!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Pistachio
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 04:19 PM

Heck Peter, take care and get out of there as soon as! Best wishes. I'd come and visit but don't think visiting hours fit in with this weekends' trip to Kirkby Fleetham. Still, if you need visitors I'm in your area on the 24th I believe, at Fangfoss, so may head over after work! (It's the Scot in me using the fact much of my mileage will be paid!!) I have your number! Seriously, go steady and do as you're told !! Hx

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: fat B****rd
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 04:28 PM

Get better soon and take good care.
ATB from Charlie in Scotland.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Jeri
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 05:28 PM

Peter, the apprehension is making things unpleasant, but getting things sorted out will probably make life better, if only that you can stop worrying. Of course, it may hurt a bit in the meantime. Get repaired and get well. Bypasses these days are routine.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 05:31 PM

Like Micca, I only just met you on Monday! Like Mysha I wondered if you really ought to be driving back to York that night. 'Overdoing it' is probably something you've been doing for a while. NOW is the time to slow down and conserve your energies. Take better care of yourself, I hope we'll all meet again one day.

Meanwhile, behave yourself & do as the nice Nursies tell you....
Hil

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Ebor_Fiddler
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 06:08 PM

Don't forget Pete "Death is Nature's way of telling you to slow down"! Get better or else.

Chris.

PS - Is there anything you need bringing in?

C.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,SSFC
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 06:27 PM

Good wishes mate all at South Shields FC

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 06:44 PM

I am turning in now, I will post an update on the morning should I make it!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: catspaw49
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 07:23 PM

Good idea! Here's the deal.....ya' gotta' trust me on this........When you get up against this sort of diagnosis the trick is to relax! I've had 4 heart surgeries plus an artificial valve and an implanted defibrillator in the past 14 years.... including a quad by-pass.

Bypasses and many other heart surgeries are very routine. Not that "routine" can't go wrong. I had an appendectomy last November and ended up not getting home until February. But see, if whatever the diagnosis and action that is needed, once you agree then it is exactly like riding an elephant downhill.   Its important to trust and believe in the Doctor......if you don't get a second opinion....or more.

So Peter.....You are now riding the elephant. When an elephant starts running downhill, all you can do is sit back, hang on, and enjoy the ride. If you have a bypass, the first 24 hours are a bit tough. After that things get better. Follow the post op routines and and take your meds. Hold on tight and DON'T fall off. You have all my best thoughts your way!


Spaw (I have a degree in Cardiology from Ivehadit College of Medicine)

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SINSULL
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 07:28 PM

Peter,
Bypass is good. That and a black leather jacket will earn you a troup of loyal groupies and who knows what perks.
Hang in there, Sweetie.
SINS

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Janie
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 07:36 PM

Cut this crap out!!!!

Too many folks in this joint with essential parts wearing out and needing an overhaul.

More good thoughts from across the waves....

Janie

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: ranger1
Date: 18 Nov 11 - 08:18 PM

Peter, my mum had a triple bypass last summer. She feels better now than she had in years. First couple of days were tough, but got better pretty quickly after that.

Get better soon, my friend.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 12:00 AM

What? No! Get better now--or at least soon!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 01:43 AM

more good wishes winging their way, from the other side of the world

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 03:36 AM

Report from good morning

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 04:39 AM

Nurses wake you early did they? They do that you know.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Megan L
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 04:40 AM

You are way to lively at this hour in the morning NURSE one bed bath required

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Barb'ry
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 04:49 AM

Hope you're feeling much better soon. Let everyone wait on your every need...

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: theleveller
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 05:38 AM

Sorry to hear you're not well - hope you make a full and fast recovery.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 05:43 AM

One night in hospital and he took a turn for the nurse . . .

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 08:07 AM

Peter, I hope you're feeling much better today. And since I'm in the mood to fart about, lemme tell you about bypass surgery, all true to life as recounted by that friend I mentioned earlier.

He said that where his chest had been opened caused him very little discomfort. BUT, where they took some veins from his leg--well, THAT hurt like a sonuvagun for a few weeks. He was back on fire calls commanding a scene just six weeks after the quintuple bypass operation, and that's no word of a lie. He's like the energizer bunny: takes a lickin', keeps on tickin'. He did grumble about some dietary changes he was forced to make, and to my knowledge he still does, but he made them.

Another thing you won't like post-op are the damned coumadin (blood thinner) 'sticks' (although you may luck out and get pills instead). They are sub-cutaneous and they hurt like the dickens. Mine were given in the skin a few inches above the belly button. (I'd had a hip replacement.) When the nurse came in I would greet her with, "Well, if it isn't the Angel of Love and Light!" She would reply along the lines of, "I'll ask the doctor if we can halve the dose and double the injections." I would say, "You DO brighten my day." About a month later I took her a box of chocolates. Nice gal.

The thing that's so positive about waking up feeling like you've been run over by a lorry is the waking up part. As Kendall(?) mentioned, bypass surgery is routine these days. I'd get a bit apprehensive if your doctor walks in to the operating theatre carrying a copy of 'The Beginner's Guide to Grey's Anatomy', 'Surgery for the Novice' or 'How To Plumb Your Kitchen Sink While Taking LSD-25', but otherwise you'll waste lots of worry on something you don't need to worry about. There are as many possible complications getting teeth pulled, but I've heard that since the days of Lister hospitals have got a handle on the importance of cleanliness, and they understand the prophylactic measures necessary to prevent infection.

They know what they're doing. Believe that, because they really do.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Annie Alexander at South Shields Folk Club
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 08:36 AM

Peter Stallion
Don't worry, you are in good hands and heart treatment is routine nowadays. Best Wishes. My sister in law has had 2 heart attacks and bypass with complications, but she's doing well. You'll be singing again soon! Annie

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 09:52 AM

Peter-

Steady, hold 'er steady!

I look forward to posting something funny in a week or so.

Charley Noble and JudyB

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: catspaw49
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 10:25 AM

Geeziz Bruce....You are a wuss. Those shots were "Lovenox" not coumadin. Lovenox is used short term and coumadin (warfarin) is in pill form and if you need to stay on thinners as I do, you have a check done about monthly to be sure you are getting the right dosage. Lovenox only works for a few hours.....coumadin is systemic.

My point is.......I've had to do Lovenox on a lot of occasions when I've had to be off coumadin and I gave the shots to myself! The needle is less than an inch long!!!! Admit it man.....you're a wuss!!!!!

LMAO........luvya Bruce...


Spaw

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 10:56 AM

Well, yeah, the needle YOU use. The one she was jabbing in me was closer to the size of the thing on top of the Empire State Building.

LOVEnox? LOVENOX? They haven't told you I guess. It's just a fancy name for the old saltpeter treatment the army used.

Peter, he's Spaw, ya know? The guy who invented the seat belt for people to use on toilets. Who thinks of stuff like that?

But he's also the guy who's set Guinness records for facing adversity in health/hospital situations, so take his word for anything medical. Except the size of the needle they used on me. Would a picture lie?

Wuss my Aunt Mehitabel's golden knockers.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 11:02 AM

What Sinsull said! And pay close attention to Spaw -- his encouragement and advice helped Tom through his valve job, tune-up and electrical work back in 2004. (That's replacement aortic valve, tricuspid valve repaired, double bypass and installation of a defibrillator -- his heart capacity was down to 20% but he never had a heart attack.)

You're part of a large club -- but ya gotta take care of yourself!!! (Please)

Linn

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 11:40 AM

One word of advice as I think back on Kendall's surgery. Have a huge supply of comfortable bed pillows on hand when you return home. It will help you find a comfortable position for sleeping.
And if 999 wants to tell the biggest needle story, I will have to share my experience with a breast lump aspiration. Ahab came in, harpoon in hand screaming "Have you seen the white whale?" as he drove this monstronsity ten inches into my right appendage (I am rather well endowed. Didn't feel a thing. Match that you wuss!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 12:03 PM

I'll give it a try when I get over the image, SINS.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: kendall
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 12:13 PM

...rather well endowed? you are becoming a Mainer with that kind of understatement!

Stallion,You promised that you would be around to spend some time with us when I come over next year. I will hold you to that promise.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 12:27 PM

Sorry to hear this. You were one of the ones I managed to see on the streaming video last Monday. I was at Herga for 25 years or so before I moved away and it never had that effect on me. They've obviously got more stressful since I left.

Hope things go well and you're out soon.

Mick

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 01:01 PM

Stabat Mater

(a hymn to Mary)

Stabat mater dolorosa
juxta Crucem lacrimosa,
dum pendebat Filius.

Cuius animam gementem,
contristatam et dolentem
pertransivit gladius.

O quam tristis et afflicta
fuit illa benedicta,
mater Unigeniti!

Quae moerebat et dolebat,
pia Mater, dum videbat
nati poenas inclyti.

Quis est homo qui non fleret,
matrem Christi si videret
in tanto supplicio?

Quis non posset contristari
Christi Matrem contemplari
dolentem cum Filio?

Pro peccatis suae gentis
vidit Iesum in tormentis,
et flagellis subditum.

Vidit suum dulcem Natum
moriendo desolatum,
dum emisit spiritum.

Eia, Mater, fons amoris
me sentire vim doloris
fac, ut tecum lugeam.

Fac, ut ardeat cor meum
in amando Christum Deum
ut sibi complaceam.

Sancta Mater, istud agas,
crucifixi fige plagas
cordi meo valide.

Tui Nati vulnerati,
tam dignati pro me pati,
poenas mecum divide.

Fac me tecum pie flere,
crucifixo condolere,
donec ego vixero.

Juxta Crucem tecum stare,
et me tibi sociare
in planctu desidero.

Virgo virginum praeclara,
mihi iam non sis amara,
fac me tecum plangere.

Fac, ut portem Christi mortem,
passionis fac consortem,
et plagas recolere.

Fac me plagis vulnerari,
fac me Cruce inebriari,
et cruore Filii.

Flammis ne urar succensus,
per te, Virgo, sim defensus
in die iudicii.

Christe, cum sit hinc exire,
da per Matrem me venire
ad palmam victoriae.

Quando corpus morietur,
fac, ut animae donetur
paradisi gloria. Amen.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 01:11 PM

You're going to hell, MacKenzie

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SINSULL
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 01:13 PM

This, of course, all for your amusement and distraction, Peter.
SINS


Kendall! CELLAR!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 02:59 PM

I hope I don't go to heaven. I prefer to be with my friends!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Grampus
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 04:13 PM

In reply to Mick Pearce (12.27 above) the broadcast still seems to be available here:

CD Launch at Herga - on Ustream

If you ignore the advert(s) Peter's performance is at about 02.09.00 in the programme.

Enjoy.

Get well soonest Peter.

G.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 04:30 PM

Grampus - I saw (on and off - I was doing other things too) from Moses & the Ref onwards ie end of 1st half and all of 2nd half. If it's still there I might give the first half a look too.

Mick

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 04:58 PM

Get well soon Pete - I don't think we have met in the real world but you feel like a friend like so many on here.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 05:00 PM

BTW Nice to see your demotion to BS was temporary ;-)

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 05:09 PM

Just seen this Pete ! That'll teach you to go to CD Launches at Herga ! Hope all goes well mate !

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 05:18 PM

Where's the guest of honour?

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 05:32 PM

Peter I just watched your set at Herga on Monday night. All I can say is, well done. I really enjoyed it.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 07:07 PM

I was another guy who only met you and heard you sing for the first time at the cd launch. Sorry to hear you have been laid low. Plenty of good advice on the thread ! Be good and take good care of yourself.

Best wishes

Peter

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SylviaN
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 09:54 PM

Not much more we can add to what's been said above - just our get well wishes to add to the rest.

xxx

Sylvia and Keith

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 19 Nov 11 - 11:05 PM

Best wishes from me and Nessie too, Pete!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: My guru always said
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 05:24 AM

Morning Peter, hope you're comfortable and being well attended!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 06:05 AM

I've only just spotted this thread..... I too enjoyed hearing you for the first time on Monday, but it was very naughty of you to overdo it like that!

All best wishes for a good recovery, and hope to see you next year. Somewhere further north, perhaps.

Kitty

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 10:12 AM

Very best wishes from Sussex.

Valmai (Lewes)

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Tweets
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 10:37 AM

Hugs but gentle ones x

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 11:07 AM

Hi Peter

Martin told me on Friday when I saw him and Ron in York

Perhaps it's time to take the 'over' out of overdo.

Get well soon and look after yourself.

Nick

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: pavane
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 02:17 PM

Just seen the news - best wishes for a speedy recovery from Pavane & Mrs Pavane

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SussexCarole
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 04:28 PM

More best wishes from Sussex that have now travelled back to Wales! We've only just caught up with your news Peter. Was great to see you at Herga now just you get better quickly so we can all sing together again (soon).    xxx

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Banjiman
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 05:08 PM

Oh heck, there we were enjoying ourselves all weekend while you've been taken into hospital. Not good.

Best of luck for a speedy recovery.

Paul & wendy.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: catspaw49
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 06:03 PM

Peter now missing from this thread can a bit troubling here. Could well indicate he's doing the surgery or has done it and is now doing the post-op. Anyone close enough to check perhaps? Anyone know if he has family of friends that might have some info?

Whatever is going on Peter has all my best going his way to get back to us as soon as possible.


Spaw

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Ebor_Fiddler
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 06:12 PM

I'd better let Alan and Wendy know, so they can bother you as well. Chin up old man!

Chris

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 07:13 PM

Well folks thank you to all of you it really does work wonders. I am mightily pissed off at putting   Jo and kids through this againMblood pressure is 189/118 which is the highest it.has ever been. Haven't seen a doctor all weekend inspite of asking. Getting hot flushes ah well let's see what the morning brings

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 07:17 PM

Oh the diagnosis wasn't made til 8pm Friday all doctors away for "L e Weekend"!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 07:26 PM

Kendall went in to the hospital for a stress test - thought he would just have to do the test and go home, but the result was so worrying that they wouldn't let him loose. That was a Friday afternoon. He had to stay in the hospital all weekend as they were concerned that he could have a heart attack any time. They operated on the Monday. Seems that, unless it is really urgent surgery does not get done over the weekend.

Still sending lots of good thoughts your way Peter.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: rumanci
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 07:30 PM

hey Pete
at midnight 25 you ought to stop worrying about things you can do owt about - I'm sure your family are rooting and worrying about you too and worrying never does anybody any favours. So, in the nicest possible un-nagging way - get some shut eye (even if you don't think you can sleep)and try and relax and wait for Monday morning doctor activity for some answers for you all. Patients need to learn patience sometimes.
Sleep well.
rum

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Jeri
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 07:38 PM

I agree with rum. Try to take some deep breaths, make yourself relax and sleep. Try also to see it as a positive thing that they are NOT rushing. It will all play out eventually and worry does no one good. Breathe. We're with you.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 07:41 PM

I remember Packie Burn saying about worrying - There is NO point to it , as the only thing to worry about is your health ! IF its good , dont worry , if its NOT good , all you need to worry about is do you get better or not . IF you get beter , dont worry and if you dont get better all you need to worry about is do you go up or down ! If ou go up , No Need to worry , and if you go down , you'll be so busy
dodging Politicians , Tax Inspectors and the like you wont have time to worry , so DONT worry !!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: bradfordian
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 08:01 PM

As with everyone else, wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery.


There is no easy way to slow down in our modern lives, cos even if you retired, you work even dammed harder, and I've been trying to slow down for 6 years without any luck.
Remember how they used to tell us that when the computers and the robots got stuck in, we'd have the life of Riley (yeah, right ---old mother Riley)

I reckon its that cracking pace you you do your songs.....how about ballads?.....nah, second thoughts, forget that one.

A couple of quotes from Les Barker...
"Remember, there are bad days and there are good days, and this is one of them.."
"Never accept a drink from a urologist!"

bradfordian

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 08:56 PM

189/118

No offence, but you don't know jack-shit about bad BP.

The hospital asked me to stay overnight to drop mine from 203/164. The top number don't kill you. The bottom one can.

However, he never writes, he never calls . . .

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 09:00 PM

That guest post was me.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 20 Nov 11 - 10:10 PM

Pete-

Thanks for posting. I guess there isn't a whole lot you can do but wait it out until Monday. But it's a good time for reworking a few songs, and maybe coming up with your own ultimate blues number.

I'm havin' hot flashes and my BP's 189/118,
I'm havin' hot flashes and my BP's 189/118,
The Doc's off for the week-end and I'm feelin' Pleistocene!

Well, maybe you could do better...

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Nov 11 - 02:47 AM

Morning Peter, good luck with the Docs today. Sending positive thougts while working.

I once had a BP of 240/180, and hubby took me to A&E. It was either going to be a stroke or a fit. I chose the fit and got back to normal. Well, sorta normal....

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 21 Nov 11 - 05:21 AM

Hey, only just found this thread, been working all weekend.

I can only add my positive thoughts and very best wishes for a swift and accurate diagnosis and a fullest possible recovery.

Take care mate, see you up and about again soon.
Cheers,
Dave

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,saulgoldie
Date: 21 Nov 11 - 07:15 AM

Best wishes and a quick recovery.

Saul

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 21 Nov 11 - 08:26 AM

The NHS is getting like Ryanair, a fortune for the telly, £5.00 perday.
Advised to get an IR self test machine so i can regulate the wafarin, costs £400 and the tabs you use are prescription only, the catch is that it isn't free to the over 60's and your GP has to pick up the shortfall between the cost of the prescription and the actual cost so you need their permission! Still feeling groggy, saw a couple of junior meds from coronary dept this morning, they are going to discuss my case this afternoon. They think the A-fib created a blood clot so at the moment are concentrating on blood thining, I have two partial blockages one is relatively easy the other is on a branch between two blood vessles and is apparently problematic. Dongle now working, a bit slower than the usual connection but better than nowt
Peter

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 21 Nov 11 - 09:49 AM

Some people just have to be difficult ;-)
Sounds like they may be able to sort you out though, now that they know the extent of the problem.
Fingers crossed here.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Ebor_Fiddler
Date: 21 Nov 11 - 10:07 AM

You are in our prayers Pete.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 22 Nov 11 - 10:47 AM

What's happening, Pete?

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SINSULL
Date: 22 Nov 11 - 10:48 AM

One step at a time, Peter. Let them sort out your surgery and meds. The tester and strips will get sorted out later.

Surely there must be a source for used machines - anyone in the UK able to check Ebay or other sources? The test strips are not cheap. My diabetic strips cost a small fortune.

Sit back and watch your $5/day TV.
SINS

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 22 Nov 11 - 11:40 AM

All is sounding good, they have postponed til Thursday, someone is on worse shape than me. I feel quite perky but something not quite right. Any way ido feel tons better so I am feeling really optomistic . New date is Thursday first on list. Wednesday is pacemaker day.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 22 Nov 11 - 12:00 PM

Are they doing the op on Thursday, Peter?

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: My guru always said
Date: 22 Nov 11 - 02:05 PM

Will continue sending positive thoughts Peter!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: fat B****rd
Date: 22 Nov 11 - 03:13 PM

Thank you Peter, take care and good luck.
Charlie in Dunfermline

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 22 Nov 11 - 08:05 PM

So its mind them fine flash frigates
In their flying colours gay
Or soon they'll clear your lockers out
Along Ratcliff Highway!

I enjoyed the version you presented the other evening at Helga.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: RTim
Date: 22 Nov 11 - 10:49 PM

Hope things are improving? I have just got back from UK and only just read the news.

Best - Tim Radford

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Nov 11 - 12:20 AM

Peter, thanks for giving us an update. Sounds like things are moving along. In 2005, when I was waiting to have my aortic valve replaced, the doctors took five months to make a "road map" of my bod, before they would perform any surgery.(I had a lot of issues.) I was able to stay at home but mostly in bed those five months. My grandson was just old enough to climb up on the bed and watch old black-and-white movies with me. Really helped time go by.

Anyway here's a little song I sang to my grandson whenever we needed to be more patient> (Know that the doctors know their stuff and if they're taking their time it's usually a good thing and I am giving thanks that that will be so in your case.) Here's that little song, think of it as being sung by a very slow, deep voiced turtle:

Have patience
have patience
don't be in such a hurry

When you get impatient
you always start to worry

Remember, remember( insert deity or non-deity of your choice) has patience, too
think of all the times
people have to wait for you!

With thanks giving for a speedy and helpful recovery,

kat

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 23 Nov 11 - 05:49 AM

thanks, i am sure i am not that bad really, someone in the next bed has been told his chest pain is reflux and he is arguing the toss, i'd settle for reflux right now!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Nov 11 - 08:24 AM

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day in the US. Giving thanks that your surgery is not an emergency - hoping that it is acid reflux.
SINS

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 23 Nov 11 - 05:32 PM

Oh I wish Sins, had counselling today, another session after the proc. tomorrow if needed! That took a bit to sink in! All should be ok. A ten week break when I get out.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Nick
Date: 23 Nov 11 - 05:58 PM

Be thinking of you. Hope it all goes well.

Let me know where you are and I'll pop in with some grapes sometime

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 23 Nov 11 - 10:55 PM

I'm hoping for the best possible results.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Ebor_Fiddler
Date: 24 Nov 11 - 08:47 AM

Amen.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,moira(flyingcat)
Date: 24 Nov 11 - 09:37 AM

Thinking about right now Stallion, If you were first on the list you'll hopefully be recovering in ITU by now. I hope you can feel all the love and warmth surounding you from your mudcatter friends x

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Nov 11 - 09:41 AM

Just think how much fun you'll have going through airport security from now on! (not)

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 24 Nov 11 - 01:21 PM

We have just had the BBc inthe ward Filming for a monday morning news item. I have been checked out, seems that all my arteries are narrower than they should be and the really narrow bit is on a branch which can't be stented, seems the a-fib caused the blood clot so I am going to get even thinner blood and then see the Cardiologist in Leeds to see where we go from there, I've had counselling for a lifestyle change and the regime looks tough but if I don't stick to it, well, rather not talk about it! I have read some real stories in this thread, I think I have come off quite lightley really compared to some others makes me feel a bit of a wimp! Anyway thanks for all the support, with any luck i will be home tomorrow evening.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: rumanci
Date: 24 Nov 11 - 01:31 PM

Good to hear some positive thoughts. You're tough enough to take the tough moments of changing your lifestyle and sounds like you have a great support network. My very best wishes to you and the family and all the hugs they and you deserve.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Nov 11 - 01:45 PM

Ah, I thought we were talking pacemakers here. Not so good. As you say it'll mean a lifestyle change, and probably not an easy one, but you need to go with the flow. Keep us posted on your progress.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 24 Nov 11 - 07:01 PM

Peter-

Thanks for the update. Sounds like a tough road to recovery but you're right, it beats the alternative. Looking forward to singing with you again.

Will you still be able to drink an occasional beer?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 24 Nov 11 - 07:45 PM

Good luck with your treatment and adjusting to those lifestyle changes.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Leadfingers
Date: 24 Nov 11 - 08:00 PM

It sounds like a Bummer Pete , but you have the resilience to hang in there

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Nov 11 - 05:09 AM

Sorry to hear that you will be travelling a difficult road Peter. Keep thinking those positive thoughts, being home will help tremendously!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Annie at South Shields
Date: 25 Nov 11 - 05:21 AM

Stallion, Now you know what to do to help yourself and you know you can do it, and you will, mark my words. Love from Annie xx

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: GUEST,Ebor_Fiddler
Date: 25 Nov 11 - 06:05 AM

Best Wishes.

Chris.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Nov 11 - 05:26 PM

Refresh!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: stallion
Date: 26 Nov 11 - 07:00 PM

First full day out and it is really good!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Nov 11 - 08:32 PM

Peter-

Now that is really refreshing to hear.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Nov 11 - 06:18 AM

Ain't life sweet?

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: Severn
Date: 27 Nov 11 - 09:46 AM

Take it easy, but any rehab they give you to do, follow the regimen wherever it marches you off to.

Best of wishes for whatever lies before you.

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 27 Nov 11 - 11:22 AM

'Bout time you got sprung from that joint. Take care so you don't have to go back!

Subject: RE: in hospital (Stallion)
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Nov 11 - 12:57 PM

Peter,
If you share your guidelines with us, I am sure you will get a wealth of simple recipes to make life easier and delicious.
Sorry - can't do anything about alcohol and beer. But maybe someone here can. Who knows...
Take care,
SINS