Hospital ?

handsy
handsy Member Posts: 209
edited 18. Aug 2010, 04:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi to All, I am going into hospital on wednesday The Freeman in Newcastle upon Tyne to have an Angioplasty because I have recently had a heart attack. I will be a bag of nerves when I go in, The Hospital has a great record in such matters but it does not stop you being worried. Since Getting RA really badly (the last 12 Months) I have had so many problems. Heart problems of qiute prevellent in RA I was wondering does anyone else have or had any heart problems. I know everything will be fine but I think everyone worries (I am a big softy really) I have read the heart problems come hand in hand wiyh RA so Iam sure someone will know thanks from a big sofrty

John :? :shock:

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  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, Nothing useful to say except that I wish you goo luck for the hospital stay and can understand why you are nervous. Take care and 'see' you again soon! :) Love Suexxx
  • carola
    carola Member Posts: 786
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John

    I don't have any experience of this however I send lots of positive and quick healing thoughts to you.

    It'll be done and dusted before you know it.

    All the best
    Carol
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh handsy, I am so sorry. I don't know how you must be feeling but I am sure they will take very good care of you and will help you. Try to focus on the positive side of it all - this procedure is designed to help you and make things run/tick better, and that is a good thing. We will be thinking of you, so check in here when you can and let us know how you got on. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just to wish you all the very best on Wednesday, John. Everyone gets nervous going into hospital. All will be well, do call in soon to let us know how you are going on.

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • cthornley
    cthornley Member Posts: 627
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    John
    I don't know if its any comfort but the Freeman is where my husband works as a cardiologist so it’s a fair chance I will know the person doing your angioplasty or even be married to him! :roll:
    They are generally a nice bunch and do have a very good record and should look after you well, if not let me know and i’ll kick them for you! (and if its my husband i'll kick him hard :wink: )
    It natural to be nervous in these cases but its for a good cause and should make things easier for you in the long run
    Good luck and let us know how you get on
    Chrissie
  • beowolf
    beowolf Member Posts: 88
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John

    just wanted to add my best wishes to everyone elses and I wish you well. I'm sure everyone will be thinking of you.... and there's nothing wrong with being a softy :D
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John

    Just wanting to wish you all the best - you have to say hello to Chrisssie's hubby if it's him doing the angioplasty :wink:

    I will be thinking of you and know you will be fine

    love and hugs

    Toni xx
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John :D

    just adding my good wishes to everyone else's for your Hossie trip on Wednesday.

    we will all be with you when you go in... so be sure to have very big pockets and lots of snacks for the journey. Hope you like the smell of Brie sandwiches....Toni's favourite..peeyughhh!!!

    I'm sure you'll have the very best treatment and care. all of us...even softies are allowed to get nervous before an op. :wink:

    please let us know how you get on?

    Iris x
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Handsy
    Good luck for Wed......The Ffreeman have a great reputation but I can understand why you are worried.
    Let us know how you get on

    Love
    Hileena
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sending you best wishes for tomorrow, handsy. I'm sure it will all be fine, do let us know if a certain Mr Thornley does you! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • haagan
    haagan Member Posts: 84
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Good luck for tomorrow, will be thinking of you. You will be in good hands. Fay
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just wishing you good luck for tomorrow. I too get nervous about hospital. so you are not alone.

    I am sure that you will be fine . sending pos vibes to you

    julie pf x
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Handsy, like you, I am aware that people with RA can have a significantly higher risk of heart disease - something of which may docs (particularly GPS) are apparently unaware.

    I am so sorry about your heart attack and will be thinking of you on Weds when you go for your angioplasty. Whenever I have been for any kind of op or procedure, I have found the operating and anaesthetics staff to be so kind and very understanding of the fact that people are nervous and given the Hospital's great track record, I am sure you will be very well looked after.

    Lots love, Tilly x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,087
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John

    Just joining the others in wishing you all the best for tomorrow.

    You will be fine :)

    Love

    Toni xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi John
    I just want to send you my very best wishes for wed, and your op, you will be scared,Its is only normal who wouldn't, but its so good to know you are going to a really good hospital .
    You tale care and let us know all about it when you get back.
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Handsy, don't know what time you are due at hospital today, but just to say I am thinking of you and sending yu lots of relaxing vibes! Just think, it'll be over before you know it and you will be well on the road to recovery. Lots love Tilly xxx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thinking of you handsy - please let us know how you get on, when you are able. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Handsy
    Let us know how things have gone....when you feel up to it

    Love
    Hileena

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