pe7e Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Well, all went well with the triple cardiac bypass operation and I'm back home know, but unfortunately Iâ??m feeling like I've been given a good kicking, and also feeling very 'second hand'. But at this time the pain is different, and I think I will be fine when it eventually subsides, at least my brain seems to have its energy back, anyone who has experienced the extreme fatigue associated with blocked arteries will understand. I had the operation done in the UK at a brand new, state of the art cardiac centre, the care and facilities were fantastic. The first three days were spent in a private IC room with 24hr 1 on 1 dedicated nursing, the other 4 days on a well equipped 4 bed 'mini ward' again with dedicated staff. Contrary to what many believe, the NHS can and does deliver superb service. The only downside was the food, it was rubish most of the time and dishes like, sausage egg and chips, fish and chips, hard cheese and biscuits and cheese cake on the menu of a cardiac unit is bizarre to say the least. An interesting observation was the nationality of the staff. Consultant surgeon.......Indian Assistant surgeon........Indian Anaesthetist.............Irish Unit Doctor..............Chinese (FM) Ward Sister..............Brit Nurses...................1 Malay 2 Indian Rehab Nurses.............1 Greek 1 Brit Ward Waiter (yes waiter).1 African 1 Brit Cleaning Lady............ Brit If anyone is facing a similar operation and wants any info or advice feel free to contact me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbo Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Good to hear from you Pete and good to hear everything's fine. A triple cardiac bypass sounds like a lot to me. Hope to see you around here again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Excellent news Mr Pete! Rest up and we'll see you soon. Nothing like a little Thai "nurse" to aid in your recovery! Cheers, SD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummigut Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Excellent news. Looks like they should have sung, "We Are The World" in the operating room! <> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Petchburi Pete Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Great news & I'm sure you felt like you were 'at the brink' upon awakening. You should be feeling better and stronger day by day. Caution: they may well have fed you rubbish ... sounds like they might be trying to discourage cheese considering what you've been through. Stick to a heart healthy diet and lifestyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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