StephenFord 866 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I had never been a hospital in-patient in my 65 years, until Thursday last. We set off to visit a friend in Llandrindod Wells. After lunch I was seized with awful chest pains, that also extended down the inside of both arms. My wife called an ambulance, which arrived with a crew of paramedics in a creditable 4 minutes (i.e. before she had finished the phone call). A quick ECG confirmed what the symptoms seemed to say - I was having a heart attack. After initial measures to thin the blood, and reduce the pain, the paramedics held a brief telephone discussion where to send me - Llandrindod Wells is a long way from NHS centres of coronary care excellence! Wales Air Ambulance landed on the local Rugby field, and whisked me off in 25 minutes to Morriston Hospital, Swansea. On arrival, a team was waiting for me, and I was given a "primary angioplasty" - opening up a blocked artery and inserting a stent. Three hours after the initial 999 call, I had been transferred half way across Wales, received the necessary intervention, and was recovering in the coronary care unit. I remain convinced that the NHS shines most brightly in tackling emergencies - bulldozing all the brick walls of bureaucracy, to do what they know instinctively is their top priority. I was discharged this lunch time (just under 72 hours after the attack) and we are now back home in Shropshire, taking things easily for a while. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Stephen please take it easy & REST. I have the T-shirt ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,482 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Make sure that posting on Nottstalgia is the most energetic thing you do for a while. And make sure you continue to be able to post on Nottstalgia. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Almost forgot Stephen, glad you are OK & on the mend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm so glad you are OK Steven. Thank Goodness for the NHS. I Know It has its problems, But thankfully, always there doing a grand job when you need them. My husband had a Heart Attack five years ago, and had two Stents put in. He is back to normal now. A few life style changes to diet and weight and he is Healthier than he has been for years. Do everything they tell you and you will soon be back on form. Best wishes from us both for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Wow, the things folks do for a ride in a helicopter! Joking aside, glad you are on the mend and you got excellent service and you were sorted so quickly. Very impressive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Swift recovery, and do az'yertode! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 glad every thing went well for you and your on the mend take care and rest well stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,514 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Glad you've had good treatment Stephen and are now back home resting. Heart problems seem to be getting all too common amongst us Nottstalgians ...... a warning to us all to calm down and take things easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I'm sorry to read of your problem, Stephen. Listen to catfan's advice and make a full recovery. I'm always pleased to read about the excellent treatment that the Nottstalgians have been receiving from the NHS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Glad to hear you got such good treatment, and I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. Nah don't go pushing any washing machines around. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Best wishes for a speedy recovery Stephen, Take it easy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,482 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 And anyway........ we need somebody who can answer all the questions about buses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Commo 1,292 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Best wishes Stephen, and well done again the good old NHS even in Wales! Take it easy and for the present as already said, no more exertion than logging in to the Forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Get well soon Stephen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banjo48 928 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Wow Stephen, glad you are now recovering. Thought our Royal Flying Docs were good, but obviously the Welsh flight paramedics are an equal, great outcome for you, stay well and keep active if you can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thanks for all your good wishes and advice - which I intend to follow (in spades). You will be glad to note that it was nearly dinner time before I was up, logged on and replying ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Lazy bugger. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 All the best for a speedy recovery.......and take it easy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 After a visit to my Oncologist last week,there was a tumor that had grown swiftly in the last six months,surgery in a couple of weeks,again. The reason for my posting is,I implore any member that has any kind of persistent ache or pain,no matter how big or small,please have it checked out,better safe than sorry. We male members in our mid 60's,seem to be at our most vulnerable at this age.Don't use 'getting older',to excuse any aches or pains,go for a CT scan,or an MRI. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,514 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Oh Mudgie, that's not good news for you mate. I know you've been struggling with pain for a few months so at least you know what the cause is. I'll try and catch up with you tomorrow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 123 34 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Didn't happen to get Prince William as the chopper pilot,he's in to that isn't he.Take my advice mate the key to good health is sex,drugs and rock and roll and of course a bottle of red,don't relax to much you get fat that way a little gentle excercise check with you local Doctor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Good words of advice mudgie, hope all goes well for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 As Catfan says, wise words Mudgie. It is so easy to ignore twinges and odd aches and pains. Best wishes for a swift recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Thank you for the kind words,my best wishes and good health to all of the Nottstalgia members. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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