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Redmidland
Redmidland Posts: 44,700
in General Charlton
Its been just over 6 months since I went into hospital with my heart failure and even now when things are a bit tough I go back and look at all the wonderful comments I received from everyone on CL. I'm also conscious that I haven't updated anyone since the end of the season, so just to let you all know, my health has continued to improve and although I'll not be running any marathons or sprinting in the near future I am feeling so much better. Next Monday (6th July) I have one other hurdle to overcome and that is the 'cardioversion' procedure that I'll be undergoing at the hospital. Basically, I have a short general anesthetic, which lasts for about 5/10 minutes, during that time I will have electric shocks put through my heart to try and get it back into rhythm, a maximum of 3 times. If it works then things will nearly be back to normal, they will never be fully normal again, however there is no guarantee it will work and a potential danger is it could cause me to have a stroke. This is a very slim chance so I've decided to give it a go, I'm absolutely petrified and not looking forward to it, however I hope to be back on here on Tuesday reporting all went well, or at least that I'm still alive. I'm keeping everything crossed for a safe return home on Monday afternoon. Take care all and thanks again for your support 6 months ago.
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  • Rizzo
    Rizzo Posts: 6,451
    Best wishes!!
  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 8,019
    Sincere best wishes and good luck Redmidand.
  • Solidgone
    Solidgone Posts: 10,256
    Best of luck.
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,692
    good luck RM, need you fit for the new season.
  • Rob
    Rob Posts: 11,991
    Best wishes RM. hang in there matey
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,185
    Very best wishes. I'm sure it will be a great success.
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,451
    hang in there Red .. and take care of yourself .. don't get too overexcited when we're promoted ((:>)
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Red it's a real tonic to hear your on the mend proper, it's a brave decision and the right one godbless pal
  • Greenie
    Greenie Posts: 9,173
    Best wishes Red. I hope the next procedure will be a total success.
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    Has anyone on here had a cardioversion or know anyone that has? Did it go well?

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  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,810
    Hope all goes well RM.
  • mistrollingin
    mistrollingin Posts: 3,868
    Will bet thinking of you on Monday Red. All the very best!
  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,937
    you'll breeze through it and hopefully when you return home we'll have made another signing.

    all the best.
  • HantsAddick
    HantsAddick Posts: 2,423
    Wishing all goes well for you, RM.
  • Dansk_Red
    Dansk_Red Posts: 5,739
    Hope everything goes well.
  • SpicedAddick
    SpicedAddick Posts: 737
    Best of luck,
    Will you be fit for the QPR game?
  • mrbligh
    mrbligh Posts: 3,057
    good luck RM, you got this
  • LuckyReds
    LuckyReds Posts: 5,866
    Good luck RM, hope it goes perfectly. Let us know how it went next week.

    Will you know how successful it was immediately?
  • jonseventyfive
    jonseventyfive Posts: 3,393
    Good luck RM, obviously we don't know each other, in the last ten years I've had several cardioversions(really), In my case they last about two years, but can last much much longer, you'll be having tea and biscuits before you know it. Although watching Charlton doesn't always help, best wishes.
  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,491
    Best of like RedMidland.

    I'm sure you'll be fine. Best place you could be is in a building full of doctors and nurses!

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  • cabbles
    cabbles Posts: 15,295
    RM you are fondly thought of on here and contribute a great deal. We'll all be routing for you. hope it goes well
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    LuckyReds said:

    Good luck RM, hope it goes perfectly. Let us know how it went next week.

    Will you know how successful it was immediately?

    Apparently, I'll know as soon as I wake up and should feel different I understand.
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    jonseventyfive said:

    Good luck RM, obviously we don't know each other, in the last ten years I've had several cardioversions(really), In my case they last about two years, but can last much much longer, you'll be having tea and biscuits before you know it. Although watching Charlton doesn't always help, best wishes.

    Blimey mate, thanks for telling me.....anything I should be scared of or to be aware of?
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,801
    Redmidland said:

    LuckyReds said:

    Good luck RM, hope it goes perfectly. Let us know how it went next week.

    Will you know how successful it was immediately?

    Apparently, I'll know as soon as I wake up and should feel different I understand.
    Mrs RM's hoping you won't feel THAT different......

    Will be thinking of you on Monday, dear friend.

  • LenGlover
    LenGlover Posts: 31,711
    All the best M.
  • SheffieldRed
    SheffieldRed Posts: 3,772
    edited July 2015
    Good luck


    Note you are not going to be running marathons or sprinting, that still leaves room to have a go at Jordan Cousins 1500 m record.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,301
    All the best RM!
  • jonseventyfive
    jonseventyfive Posts: 3,393
    Redmidland said:

    jonseventyfive said:

    Good luck RM, obviously we don't know each other, in the last ten years I've had several cardioversions(really), In my case they last about two years, but can last much much longer, you'll be having tea and biscuits before you know it. Although watching Charlton doesn't always help, best wishes.

    Blimey mate, thanks for telling me.....anything I should be scared of or to be aware .

    I found the thought of it far worse than the event, and you should feel the benefits as you recover.
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    Red/Malc go into Monday with as positive an outlook as you can muster because it will help with your healing. Best wishes.
  • Sillybilly
    Sillybilly Posts: 9,251
    Good luck RM. I had a serious heart attack two and a half years ago (aged 48). Runs in my family I'm afraid. I've had two separate bouts of stenting surgery (I have four in all) and have had numerous tests and scary procedures before finally being discharged from Kings College this February. This is just simply to say that there is a whole lot of hope out there. These guys and guys are brilliant at what they do. No shame in being a bit apprehensive about the procedures. I was shitting bricks before the second procedure as I knew exactly what to expect. The way I look at it we've had a second chance so live, love and be happy!

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