Brian Colley illness - Latest News, 9 July 2012

Subject: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Joules
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 05:39 PM

Brian Colley is in the critical care unit at Tees hospital after suffering a massive heart attack. He is on life support. Please send your thoughts and good vibes

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 05:58 PM

One of the stalwarts of the Hartlepool Causeway - the pub and the club - as well as being one of the few people left to really understand the workings of authentic juke boxes.
All best wishes for a recovery.
Derek

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Young Buchan
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 06:02 PM

(Sorry. That was from me. Cookie now reset)

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 06:20 PM

Awful news - I've known Brian for a few years now but had the first long conversation with him at Whitby at New Year. Thought are with him and his family

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: nutty
Date: 28 Jun 12 - 08:23 PM

such sad news - I do hope he pulls through

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: r.padgett
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 03:00 AM

I got a fb message about Brian but had heard he had not been well a couple of weeks ago.

Brian uploaded many photos on to the Tap and Spile/Station at Whitby photos site of very many folkies from the folk week and New Year celebrations should anyone like to have a look. Hope there are some of him too.

A great lad and a folkie through and though

Ray

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 04:41 AM

Sending out positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.
xxx

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Les from Hull
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 06:40 AM

Let's all hope that Brian pulls through. C'mon Bri!

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Soldier boy
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 08:23 AM

Brian is a top guy, I liked him the minute I first met him many many years ago now and always look forward to seeing him at Whitby Folk Week etc as a true friend and great supporter of the folk scene.
Be strong Bri, all my best thoughts and good vibes are with you.
Bless.

Chris

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,mick via Philip Chisholm
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 12:13 PM

Brian Colley. He is on life support in North Tees hospital, very ill after a massive heart attack Monday. They tried to take him off deep ventilation (thurs) without success, he is not breathing on his own. They will try over the next few days to bring him off life support, they will have to talk to the family on what to do next. Sounds very bad. Please let his folk community know.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: stallion
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 01:10 PM

We haven't met but my thoughts are with you Brian (2nd post - first one disappeared into the ether!)

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 02:21 PM

Real sad to hear of this - only last week I heard he'd been really ill earlier in the year too.
Brian's a great guy, and a real solid supporter of the scene, so hope he pulls thru now.
All best wishes for a swift - and long-term - recovery.
D

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 29 Jun 12 - 05:37 PM

Lots of fun memories with Brian. -
He has posted on Mudcat as collierlad

He has also created and maintained Whitby Folk Photo Centre.

Our thoughts are with you Brian.
Quack!
Geoff the Duck and all the family.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 03:21 AM

our thoughts and our love x

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: SylviaN
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 04:15 AM

Keith and I really sad to hear this news.

Sylvia

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,vectis
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 05:44 PM

Very shocking. I hope he gets well soon. Candle lit

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,Steve Dawes
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 10:17 AM

Most recent news on Facebook (Saturday) from Brian's friend Philip...

"Just got back from visiting Brian, he is off ventilation and aware of my presence. He has more pipes in him than the space shuttle before launch. Not out of the woods yet, but he has shifts of two magnificent nurses who are constantly looking after him, indeed they are Angels. To watch them both actively giving him medication, taking his temperature, talking to him, measuring his response. Though ...the most praise has to go to 'Karen Powell' of the Job Centre, , Billingham she gave Brian CPR until the Paramedics got to him. Once there it took two zaps of the resuscitation to get his heart going.
This girl Karen saved Brian's life, we have sent her flowers and a card. Magnificent to realise that after nearly a week on life support he has made it. All I can say is Thank you Karen you are our Hero!"

Sounds a bit more encouraging to say the least.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Les from Hull
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 12:30 PM

Great news, and sincere thanks to the people involved in caring for Brian.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: r.padgett
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 12:43 PM

Thanks Steve, just had message from Billy Mac, via Steve Robinson ~ good to see him breathing again!

Ray

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,eerehs
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 12:52 PM

that is great news - just proves he is a fighter!!

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 01:42 PM

excellent news thanks Steve its amazing the lengths some people will go to avoid stewarding at Cleckheaton ,get well soon mate alan cox n ann clancy

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Soldier boy
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 03:13 PM

Ataboy Brian lad. I knew you were made of strong stuff!
Blessings also to Karen Powell, bless you dear.

Chris

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: JHW
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 04:52 PM

again pinched from Facebook.
Post from Philip Chisholm to Brian Colley page

4 hours ago near Redcar
(That makes 6pm Mon 2 July 2012)
'The Nurses got Brian sat up in a chair for a couple of hours this morning. He is still very confused as to himself, where he is and what is going on. They have ordered him some nicotine patches so that should make him feel better. It's going to take some little time before the get him onto the general ward. The nurses said he is a poorly man will need some looking after in the immediate future. Great news that he pulled through.'

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: r.padgett
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 06:46 PM

Sheesh!

he needs a pint!

Ray

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: stallion
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 07:03 PM

Well that is really good news, it's hard to explain the confusion but patience and understanding is going to be needed all round,.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Soldier boy
Date: 02 Jul 12 - 08:56 PM

Good time to give up smoking Bri lad!
I only gave up smoking 8 days ago so it's still very raw and I sincerely hope he will join me to share the pain, but above all to ditch the weed and live to enjoy a happy and fruitful old age with all his friends and family. You can do it mate and the next pint's on me when I see you!

Cheers.

Chris

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 03 Jul 12 - 04:37 AM

So glad to return from the weekend to find this encouraging news.
Of course it will be some time on that road to recovery but to hear Brian's pulled thru is the best we could've hoped after the early prognosis so good onya Brian - we know you're a fighter, keep goin'!

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,Dicky boy
Date: 03 Jul 12 - 05:09 AM

thinking of you bri get well soon mate healing thoughts. from dick&PAT X

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,Sean Cooney
Date: 03 Jul 12 - 01:34 PM

thinking of you Brian, get well soon

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Lenny's mum (inactive)
Date: 03 Jul 12 - 06:26 PM

So glad to hear that Brian is getting better. We send our best wishes and hope for a speedy recovery. We hope to see him at Murph's do next year, if not before.
Janet and Malcolm

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,dozy rozy
Date: 03 Jul 12 - 06:33 PM

Best wishes, Brian and get well soon.XX.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: SylviaN
Date: 03 Jul 12 - 08:46 PM

Get well soon from us too - great news.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 04 Jul 12 - 03:28 AM

Best wishes from me too - glad to hear that Brian has pulled through!

Kitty
xx

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 04 Jul 12 - 04:10 AM

When I first read that Brian was up but dazed and confused I thought 'oh good back to normal then!'. Glad things are improving and hope to see him back on the road to a full recovery.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Joules
Date: 05 Jul 12 - 03:58 AM

Brian is being moved on to a general ward today and would like it known that he is ready for visitors, although his voice, apparently, is a little raspy having had multiple tubes etc down his throat

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,MC Fat
Date: 05 Jul 12 - 05:21 AM

Really good news will someone post ward details etc.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 05 Jul 12 - 05:27 AM

Pleased to hear it!
Go Brian!!!
Quack!
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 05 Jul 12 - 07:59 AM

Yaaaay. You shall make Whitby this year, with a bit of luck.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,eerehs
Date: 05 Jul 12 - 09:38 AM

that is great news - onward and upward brian!!!!!

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 05 Jul 12 - 01:43 PM

Hey Brian glad to hear you are on the mend xx

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 05 Jul 12 - 03:02 PM

does anybody have hospital and ward details for Brian im sure he could do with a card or two Alan Cox n Ann Clancy

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: nutty
Date: 06 Jul 12 - 05:36 AM

I phoned the hospital today.

Brian is still in the Critical Care Unit but is sitting up in a chair and making slow progress.

The nurse said that she didn't know when he was likely to be moved to a general ward.

The hospital address is .....

North Tees Hospital
Hardwick Road
Stockton -on-Tees
TS19 8PE

I'm sure letters and cards will be appreciated.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: nutty
Date: 09 Jul 12 - 06:22 AM

From Brian's friend Philip Chisholm on Facebook

" Brian has discharged himself from hospital 24 hours after being moved out if critical care. He is sat at home smoking totally convinced that he has been knocked off his bike rather than being advised of the seriousness of his heart attack! It's hard to understand, very hard, to come to term with the fact that Brian would make such a tragic decision. We will just have to give him our very best support. "

There's nothing to say really, except hope for the best outcome possible.

We must each tread our own path through life,

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: stallion
Date: 09 Jul 12 - 06:34 AM

It is horrible being in hospital, i discharged my self early a couple of weeks ago and ended up back in two days later, the second trip was a bit hilarious, they were rushing me through A&E to the "Crash" station but they under steered the turn and ran me into the corner of the wall, I leapt two feet in the air (felt like it!) and fell off the trolley, it worked! Heart back in rhythm blood pressure back up!   Seriously though, being in hospital is so 'orible I don't blame him, although he thinks he is better he is going to look back and think himself mad to have discharged himself. Fingers crossed for a full recovery.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: r.padgett
Date: 09 Jul 12 - 12:30 PM

O Brian!
Ray

Subject: RE: Brian Colley in critical care unit
From: Soldier boy
Date: 09 Jul 12 - 04:26 PM

Brian lad, me old mucker. Don't want to sound cruel and disrespectful after all you have been through BUT if you really do have a death wish and want to die a very sick and prematurely old man sometime soon then just keep on doing what you are doing man 'cos there's no surer way to do it!

There is a load of people here who love you and who are praying that you will see sense and will be around for us all for a long time to come yet mate.

Chris

Subject: RE: Brian Colley illness - Latest News, 9 July 2012
From: nutty
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 04:48 AM

refresh

Subject: RE: Brian Colley illness - Latest News, 9 July 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 05:12 PM

Brian, get a grip. put down the fags and pick up your life.

Subject: RE: Brian Colley illness - Latest News, 9 July 2012
From: GUEST,vectis
Date: 12 Jul 12 - 05:52 PM

Any news? Has he seen sense at last?

Subject: RE: Brian Colley illness - Latest News, 9 July 2012
From: collierlad
Date: 06 Aug 12 - 02:50 PM

I would just like to let you all know I'm feeling fit and well, and looking forward to Saltburn FF this coming weekend.
I would also like to thank all of you good friends for the cards, the visits, the telephone calls and all the good wishes you sent via Mudcat & Facebook (quite a humbling experience). Thank you all again & look forward to sharing a song our two with you in the near future.
Brian