Guess where I’ve been for the last few days? Hospital of course. Only this time it was planned. I went out on Monday morning for my daily walk and shortly after setting off from the house my mobile rang. Upon answering it I was asked could I come into hospital on Wednesday morning as there was a slot for me for my procedure to be done. Procedure, procedure, what procedure? I asked. Oh Mr McD your cardiologist has decided to go ahead with the procedure that he discussed with you blah blah way back when. As I had nothing booked for that day I agreed. I had to be on the ward by 7.30AM, that meant me getting up at 5.30AM so that I could get the train up to the hospital.
Once in everything seemed to just go whizzing by. All time went so quickly it was hardly worth bringing my book in with me. I had no time to read it. I was taken down at 11.30AM (after being prepared in a theatre gown etc) and popped onto the operating table. Local anaesthetic etc and TV screens so that I could watch (no thanks matey, I get a wee bit squeamish at things like that) At the end of it all (2 hours instead of 1 hour) The doctors were all happy with what they had achieved. They explained to me what they had done and as per usual it went in one ear and out the other (no doubt due to the anaesthetic) Anyway, upon asking again up on the ward what they did I found out that I had not one, not two, but three stents put into my heart. So far so good, except that my right hand and forearm are killing me. That’s where they put the stents in from. Not only that but my other arm is rather sore as well due to the fact that they had to try 13 times to get a line in. As I’ve got older my veins have collapsed and they are not as good as what they used to be.
So there you are Avid, you now know the reason as to why I haven’t been around. Of course, prior to all of this I had my Brother in Law home from Seattle to see his Dad before it’s too late. (see previous blogs) It was good to see him as I haven’t seen him since 2003. I have been given a couple of weeks off doing housework and exercises so that gives me more time to watch my CSI DVD’s all over agin. Series 1 Part 1 here I come. Then after that it’s onto CSI Miami Series 1 Part 1
Keep all your comments coming. You know I really enjoy reading them
Byse Byse
Posted :: Thursday 2/11/2010 11:16:00 AM
Avid Reader
Glad to hear all went well. Take it easy,rest hard! Strange, we will be in Seattle for one night in August. Only one as we are both booked for a 7 night cruise to Alaska. Never been there, probably won,t see much of the City but led to believe its very nice. Once again,sorry to hear about your Father in law.
Commented :: 2/12/2010 6:34:00 AM
Glad to hear all went well. Take it easy,rest hard! Strange, we will be in Seattle for one night in August. Only one as we are both booked for a 7 night cruise to Alaska. Never been there, probably won,t see much of the City but led to believe its very nice. Once again,sorry to hear about your Father in law.
Commented :: 2/12/2010 6:34:00 AM
irish Iren
Avid, I am sure you will enjoy your cruise. It has been years since we went to Alaska, and my husband still raves about it,one day, we were sailing on the inside passage and there was a fisherman on a canoe miles and miles away from any civilisation, don't forget to take binoculars to view (from the ship) animals in the forest. One of the land tours we took on a motorcoach stopped at a stream along side of the road and we viewed it full of salmon. Another wonderful sight to see was when we entered a church which had a large window that looked out on the Mendenhall Glacier, am sure that the sight would be as moving as any sermon. We sailed out of Vancouver at the end of July, when we arrived in Juneau the temperature was 80+ degrees and I had to take my jacket off. As a travel agent's interest which ship will you be on?
Commented :: 2/12/2010 2:07:00 PM
Avid, I am sure you will enjoy your cruise. It has been years since we went to Alaska, and my husband still raves about it,one day, we were sailing on the inside passage and there was a fisherman on a canoe miles and miles away from any civilisation, don't forget to take binoculars to view (from the ship) animals in the forest. One of the land tours we took on a motorcoach stopped at a stream along side of the road and we viewed it full of salmon. Another wonderful sight to see was when we entered a church which had a large window that looked out on the Mendenhall Glacier, am sure that the sight would be as moving as any sermon. We sailed out of Vancouver at the end of July, when we arrived in Juneau the temperature was 80+ degrees and I had to take my jacket off. As a travel agent's interest which ship will you be on?
Commented :: 2/12/2010 2:07:00 PM
Mickmak
Hi all, pleased to hear that stents have been used McD, I am sure your quality of life will improve. My younger brother who is recovering from a brain tumour op in October, thought he was in for a stent last Thursday, now has to have by pass surgery on Tuesday, he is 47 years old and up to the last six months was one of our fittest family members ( or so we thought). We are hoping that this is his last visit to hospital for a long time, he is a bit like you, very positive.
Commented :: 2/12/2010 9:39:00 PM
Hi all, pleased to hear that stents have been used McD, I am sure your quality of life will improve. My younger brother who is recovering from a brain tumour op in October, thought he was in for a stent last Thursday, now has to have by pass surgery on Tuesday, he is 47 years old and up to the last six months was one of our fittest family members ( or so we thought). We are hoping that this is his last visit to hospital for a long time, he is a bit like you, very positive.
Commented :: 2/12/2010 9:39:00 PM
irish irene
Wouldn't you think I could spell my name correctly? See above. Mickmak, prayers for your brother's surgery. My husband had a triple bypass 6 years ago, thank God he is doing great. God Bless all
Commented :: 2/12/2010 11:59:00 PM
Wouldn't you think I could spell my name correctly? See above. Mickmak, prayers for your brother's surgery. My husband had a triple bypass 6 years ago, thank God he is doing great. God Bless all
Commented :: 2/12/2010 11:59:00 PM
Irish Irene
Happy Valentine's Day to all.
Commented :: 2/13/2010 5:47:00 PM
Happy Valentine's Day to all.
Commented :: 2/13/2010 5:47:00 PM
Avid Reader
Irene, we will be on Royal Caribbean,s Rhapsody of the Seas, calling at Juneau and Skagway, along the Tracy Arm Fjord and then calling at Victoria BC. Looking forward to it.
Commented :: 2/15/2010 1:16:00 AM
Irene, we will be on Royal Caribbean,s Rhapsody of the Seas, calling at Juneau and Skagway, along the Tracy Arm Fjord and then calling at Victoria BC. Looking forward to it.
Commented :: 2/15/2010 1:16:00 AM
Fan from Upstate NY
Good luck to you McDuff! Isn't modern medicine amazing. Now you have something in common with President Clinton.
Commented :: 2/15/2010 8:35:00 AM
Good luck to you McDuff! Isn't modern medicine amazing. Now you have something in common with President Clinton.
Commented :: 2/15/2010 8:35:00 AM
Anorak
At last i've seen AVATAR,i'm now in the conversation. Someone told me they spent years on the making of the film.Well they didn't spend much of that time on the storyline and thats a fact!!!
Commented :: 2/16/2010 9:56:00 AM
At last i've seen AVATAR,i'm now in the conversation. Someone told me they spent years on the making of the film.Well they didn't spend much of that time on the storyline and thats a fact!!!
Commented :: 2/16/2010 9:56:00 AM
Avid Reader
....Smurfs on speed.......
Commented :: 2/17/2010 3:11:00 AM
....Smurfs on speed.......
Commented :: 2/17/2010 3:11:00 AM
Anorak
'HAVAJAR'
Commented :: 2/17/2010 9:38:00 AM
'HAVAJAR'
Commented :: 2/17/2010 9:38:00 AM
The Wife
Hi all you bloggers, Just to let you know that McDuff's procedure did no go as smoothly as he first thought. He was vomiting all through the night last friday. I wasn't taking any chances so off to the hospital we went. He wasn't too bad when we got there but then he took a turn for the worse. He was rushed to another hospital with blue lights flashing and an escort. He's not too bad now but will probably a few days yet.He really wants to be with us as my dad only has a short time left to live. He needs any prayers to make this as easy as possible. Will keep you all up to date.
Commented :: 2/18/2010 3:58:00 AM
Hi all you bloggers, Just to let you know that McDuff's procedure did no go as smoothly as he first thought. He was vomiting all through the night last friday. I wasn't taking any chances so off to the hospital we went. He wasn't too bad when we got there but then he took a turn for the worse. He was rushed to another hospital with blue lights flashing and an escort. He's not too bad now but will probably a few days yet.He really wants to be with us as my dad only has a short time left to live. He needs any prayers to make this as easy as possible. Will keep you all up to date.
Commented :: 2/18/2010 3:58:00 AM
Avid Reader
Mrs S, sorry to hear about this latest development, you have your hands full. I,m sure everyone is thinking about you all as they read this. By the way,tell him that not just anyone gets a police escort with lights and sirens, SO...............................................they obviously knew who he was!
Commented :: 2/18/2010 4:37:00 AM
Mrs S, sorry to hear about this latest development, you have your hands full. I,m sure everyone is thinking about you all as they read this. By the way,tell him that not just anyone gets a police escort with lights and sirens, SO...............................................they obviously knew who he was!
Commented :: 2/18/2010 4:37:00 AM
Irish Irene
Praying that God's loving and caring arms are wrapped around each and every member of your family. Hope your brother is home. In faith we believe that God never stops loving each and everyone. Love and comfort God bless
Commented :: 2/18/2010 9:31:00 PM
Praying that God's loving and caring arms are wrapped around each and every member of your family. Hope your brother is home. In faith we believe that God never stops loving each and everyone. Love and comfort God bless
Commented :: 2/18/2010 9:31:00 PM
Mickmak
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both Mrs McD.
Commented :: 2/19/2010 1:05:00 AM
Our thoughts and prayers are with you both Mrs McD.
Commented :: 2/19/2010 1:05:00 AM
Anorak
Yes Mrs McD I hope everthing works out for you and yours.
Commented :: 2/19/2010 5:03:00 AM
Yes Mrs McD I hope everthing works out for you and yours.
Commented :: 2/19/2010 5:03:00 AM
novascotian
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May God be with you.
Commented :: 2/19/2010 9:11:00 AM
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. May God be with you.
Commented :: 2/19/2010 9:11:00 AM
Myself
Hey all, I'm back. Thanks for all the messages of goodwill especially for Mrs McD as she is bearing the brunt of everything at the moment. The details of what (actually) happenened will follow in the next blog
Commented :: 2/20/2010 2:36:00 AM
Hey all, I'm back. Thanks for all the messages of goodwill especially for Mrs McD as she is bearing the brunt of everything at the moment. The details of what (actually) happenened will follow in the next blog
Commented :: 2/20/2010 2:36:00 AM
Tido
Welcome home McD -- Great your back with your family and us mere mortals ! Now take it easy and never underestimate your bloggers prayers --
Commented :: 2/20/2010 9:51:00 AM
Welcome home McD -- Great your back with your family and us mere mortals ! Now take it easy and never underestimate your bloggers prayers --
Commented :: 2/20/2010 9:51:00 AM
Irish Irene
I agree with Tido, God Bless You All
Commented :: 2/20/2010 3:13:00 PM
I agree with Tido, God Bless You All
Commented :: 2/20/2010 3:13:00 PM
Thankful to hear that you are doing well. Praying for your father-in-law and comfort for him and his family. God Bless
Commented :: 2/11/2010 8:00:00 PM