subzero Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hi Carolynusa Thanks for your post It's good to be able to smile about something so life changing and serious. Glad you are doing fine We are attending a Robert Burns lunch tomorrow at noon. Have you sampled Haggis and Neeps and Tatties!!!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolynusa Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 It sure is. Without some of that humor we would have much less in life. I knew who Robert Burns was but nothing about the lunch so I looked it up. Oh my goodness. Haggis, Neeps and Tatties? No....but I am making tacos tomorrow. lol Have a great lunch tomorrow. Both of you take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Oh well done to your wife for getting replies from the Politicians, I too am a bit like that now, don't suffer fools I think it is.... and last year eek! with the independence thing... take care 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks Louise- We enjoyed our Burns Lunch today- Sixty four people attended and the entertainment was very good. A piper, Violinist, Doric Poetry reader and some Scottish community singing- Great fun and the Haggis was good too- Take care and wishing you and your family well- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Ah the bard, I see Dumfries goes all out celebrating it now... not a great lover of haggis but glad you enjoyed your lunch. take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I wanted to wait until you had told your story Sub. Hard to shut my mouth for so long lol x I do hope this helps as we have all been through it one way or another. Glad you are both here xx Smile, sing and when better we can all do a dance. Carers seem to get overlooked that's why I mentioned this site to you xx Have a good weekend both. Love to All on BTG xx (Where's my haggis ?) Winb143 xx xx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Hello Winnie Great to hear from you. Yes I have learned so much from the varied experiences expressed on this site. Very cold up here in Scotland. If I find myself in the English Riviera near you I promise to bring along a Haggis Take care and thanks for all your positive vibes Keep singing! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I will give them a rest today lol Hope you and Wife are well xx Now wrap up warm and be happy xx All the Best and hope all is well your end. Win xx xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 I`ve found it interesting to note that many SAH members on this Forum had their coiling done often on the day after their SAH. . My wife had her coiling done almost three and a half weeks after- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Had mine next day, Have a good day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I`ve found it interesting to note that many SAH members on this Forum had their coiling done often on the day after their SAH. . My wife had her coiling done almost three and a half weeks after- Hi, I think that it also probably depends on how poorly the patient is before they carry out the operation as would imagine that they would want to make sure that the patient is in a stable condition and strong enough to physically cope, rather than put them at risk. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I had mine done within hours... Karen for me there wasn't time for any of that, I remember being told I collapsed early evening and by midnight was being wheeled into theatre... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I had my coiling the next day. One has to be stable before it is attempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Wright Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I had mine done the following day too. Mine was delayed slightly by changing hospitals, needing further scans, and then finding an anaesthetist. Oh, and the wrong paperwork being signed by my partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Went in Wednesday Sept 1, 2010 - coiling done Friday - six hours on the table - still recovering some four and a half years later but now much much better than I was. It's been a long road and the people on this site have stayed with me every step of the way, giving me the support I needed after the treatment. People that truly understand can make one heck of a difference. Thank you one and all - and I really mean that. Macca 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 You are a nice guy Macca, When I was in hospital I had to wait for a nurse to come in ambulance with me (I was told) She was upstairs, chatting and having a coffee, when the Doctor saw me and my hubby (still waiting, me on trolley unconscious and hubby as white as a sheet, worried). He went and got the nurse himself. This is a hospital which has recently been in the news. But we have good nurses just a few make it bad for the good nurses. Rant over xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Just a little info re my post of 15th January when I mentioned that my wife had no SAH follow-up scans since her discharge from hospital over 3 and 1/2 years ago. She has been told that a MRI scan is being scheduled asap. She is still doing her two days a week AND wait for it- going back for a third day this week to help with the back-log,!! Yes Carolyn I`m pulling my hair out!!! What are you women like!! Not looking forward to the next three months election campaign Louise!!! Think I will lock myself in the garage! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Good news your wife is being scheduled an MRI scan asap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I sit here tonight with a bit of emotion. Those of you who have followed our journey on this thread will remember how it is 3 years 11 months since my wife was admitted to hospital and her health had caved in! Three and a half years on with the help of my `On Line` friend Winnie I found this site at a time when the stresses of being a Carer and coping with the tensions of my wife`s recovery were taking its toll- and although she had made a great recovery-I was somehow clouded by thinking of a future so different to the life we once knew. You will recall that I was also finding it hard to deal with her confrontational attitude so different to the wife I had known. Our journey has shown how important it is to give time a chance in the healing process-and have patience in every aspect of our lives. Tonight as we sat eating our meal in front of the six o`clock news (after my wife had finished her second full day at work) she turned to me and said----`I feel I am able to control my feelings a lot better now and I don`t rush to make comments I might regret` And this is indeed the case. In the past few weeks I have seen a big change in here self control. It`s early days yet but you` guys and dolls` out there have been so supportive since Winnie pointed me in the direction of BTG and I just wanted to let you know that just as you all say- it`s a long journey and everyone is different-but time does heal My message is whatever distance you are along your journey- continue to have faith in the future and feed from the people on this site who share their valuable experiences. In addition to her SA , I am pleased to tell you that she is also at a milestone with her other illness-the Wegeners- and next week her steroid dosage is reducing to 1mg for six weeks and if no adverse reaction she will be steroid free! But we hold our breath on this one. She had a slight INR spike with her Warfarin three weeks ago but this also is stabilizing and a test on Friday will tell us if this is the case. So never give up all of you out there and keep supporting each other! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandy Wright Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 This is terrific news and I'm really please for you both. Thank you so much for the update. Mandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Wonderful news Subzero thank you so much for sharing your much valued experiences that you put into words so well....really pleased for you both xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thanks Mandy and Tina Your support means a lot. Keep strong both of you 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subzero Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share Posted March 13, 2015 Letter today confirming MRI scan appt for next Saturday Warfarin INR test today still a bit low and dosage increased slightly - we check back with the nurse next Friday to retest - getting there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Good luck to you both and tell wife it doesn't hurt it just goes clonk whirrs and Clonk I wish you and Wifey all the Best xx You both deserve a break xx Good Luck Both xx Winnie/Win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Good luck with your wife's scan Sub .... I've got mine on Tuesday ... I shall be thinking of you both. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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